Clay High School

19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637

628 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clay High School, located at 19131 Darden Rd in South Bend, Indiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the South Bend Community School Corporation. Historically known for its robust academic programs and community-oriented atmosphere, the school has long been a staple of the northern South Bend area. Clay offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both collegiate and vocational pursuits.

Beyond its academic offerings, Clay High School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and athletic tradition. The school provides students with diverse opportunities to engage in competitive sports, performing arts, and student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational environment. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student development, Clay High School continues to play a vital role in the academic landscape of St. Joseph County, striving to equip its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

628

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	93
Black	264
Asian	8
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

Black
264 (42.0 %)
White
207 (33.0 %)
Hispanic
93 (14.8 %)
Two or More
53 (8.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Bend Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)393-4900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 140

Grade 12 147