Is South Adams High School a good school?

South Adams High School ranks 127 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Adams High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended South Adams High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Adams High School?

Students at South Adams High School are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into South Adams High School?

South Adams High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : South Adams Elementary School Middle : South Adams Middle School

South Adams High School

Summary:

South Adams High School is a public high school located in Berne, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Adams Central Community Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Adams High School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (14.87%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 3.42% to 7.73% Hispanic students. The school has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with 46.59% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 26.14% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance on the ILEARN/Biology End of Course exam in 2022-2023 was 48%, significantly higher than the state average of 29%. South Adams High School has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 94.8% over the past five years, generally higher than the nearby schools.

While South Adams High School performs well overall, it faces some challenges. The school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.02% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 24.87% to 50.24%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 27th out of 380 Indiana high schools in 2016-2017 (5-star rating) to 165th out of 431 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating), suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. The school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 14.2% in 2022-2023, which could be a contributing factor to the school's fluctuating performance. Compared to nearby schools like Norwell High School and Adams Central High School, South Adams High School is not always the top performer, but it remains a solid option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711

(260) 589-3131

District: South Adams Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,503

Feeder schools for South Adams High School:

Elementary:	South Adams Elementary School
Middle:	South Adams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Adams High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Adams High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Adams High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare South Adams High School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Adams High School is $15,503.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Adams High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Adams High School 127^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Adams High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

South Adams Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Adams Schools 93^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Adams High School

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Rank History for all students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	75.05	58^th	349	83.4%
2006	55.18	185^th	349	47.0%
2007	64.05	136^th	354	61.6%
2008	57.41	178^th	360	50.6%
2009	70.57	101^st	364	72.3%
2010	61.39	76^th	362	79.0%
2011	65.86	61^st	364	83.2%
2012	60.22	95^th	373	74.5%
2013	50.56	134^th	353	62.0%
2014	73.86	34^th	379	91.0%
2015	62.43	99^th	400	75.3%
2016	69.51	88^th	394	77.7%
2017	83.85	27^th	380	92.9%
2018	78.23	55^th	385	85.7%
2019	56.32	143^rd	389	63.2%
2021	55.34	143^rd	388	63.1%
2022	61.93	148^th	409	63.8%
2023	62.07	115^th	398	71.1%
2024	61.79	127^th	431	70.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.30	90^th	379	76.3%
2024	71.49	65^th	377	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.32	105^th	388	72.9%
2024	67.81	90^th	392	77.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.50	134^th	383	65.0%
2024	47.48	193^rd	392	50.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.23	55^th	166	66.9%

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Rank History for White students at South Adams High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	45.82	203^rd	378	46.3%
2023	57.25	113^th	375	69.9%
2024	46.09	185^th	381	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Adams High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	624	2	5	19	20	n/a	n/a	0	670
1989	575	2	2	20	14	n/a	n/a	0	613
1990	545	1	6	16	13	n/a	n/a	0	581
1991	576	0	1	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	608
1992	598	2	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	609
1993	629	2	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	647
1994	654	0	0	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	676
1995	693	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	710
1996	693	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	710
1997	707	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	709
1998	682	0	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	694
1999	708	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
2000	678	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
2001	635	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2002	617	0	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2003	617	0	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2004	647	0	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	671
2005	626	3	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
2006	639	4	4	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	682
2007	607	3	2	35	2	n/a	n/a	10	659
2008	603	3	4	20	6	n/a	n/a	13	649
2009	588	4	6	19	3	n/a	n/a	13	633
2010	379	2	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	6	405
2011	364	3	2	20	0	0	9	0	398
2012	364	4	4	16	0	0	7	0	395
2013	330	4	2	28	0	0	5	0	369
2014	336	2	3	40	0	0	9	0	390
2015	331	5	4	44	2	0	5	0	391
2016	306	6	2	47	2	0	6	0	369
2017	310	2	6	44	2	0	5	0	369
2018	289	4	4	42	1	0	2	0	342
2019	302	5	8	34	1	0	5	0	355
2020	299	5	12	31	1	0	3	0	351
2021	300	3	7	34	0	0	5	0	349
2022	280	3	9	36	0	0	9	0	337
2023	276	2	5	51	0	0	9	0	343
2024	302	3	4	50	0	0	6	0	365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Adams High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	35.3	18.9	10.9
1989	613	34.8	17.6	2
1990	581	30.9	18.8	7.6
1991	608	33.1	18.3	8.4
1992	609	34.8	17.5	15.9
1993	647	34.7	18.6	13.1
1994	676	34.6	19.5	11.2
1995	710	35.0	20.3	12.3
1996	710	35.0	20.3	12.3
1997	709	35.3	20.1	12
1998	694	35.1	19.8	11.1
1999	718	36.5	19.7	14.8
2000	693	36.5	19.0	15.3
2001	655	36.5	17.9	16.6
2002	641	33.5	19.1	13.1
2003	641	33.5	19.1	13.1
2004	671	33.9	19.8	19.4
2005	662	34.7	19.1	23
2006	682	34.7	19.7	24
2007	659	n/a	n/a	26.5
2008	649	37.8	17.2	25.6
2009	633	39.9	15.9	32.1
2010	405	38.8	10.4	34.1
2011	398	23.1	17.1	38.9
2012	395	30.0	13.1	39.5
2013	369	31.0	11.9	38.5
2014	390	29.0	13.4	42.6
2015	391	29.0	13.4	40.2
2016	369	29.0	12.7	41.5
2017	369	30.7	12.0	35.5
2018	342	33.2	10.2	39.2
2019	355	30.8	11.5	38.3
2020	351	29.9	11.7	33.6
2021	349	29.5	11.8	34.1
2022	337	35.6	9.4	36.8
2023	343	27.3	12.5	44
2024	365	28.6	12.7	41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Adams High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	35.3	18.9	10.9
1989	613	34.8	17.6	2
1990	581	30.9	18.8	7.6
1991	608	33.1	18.3	8.4
1992	609	34.8	17.5	15.9
1993	647	34.7	18.6	13.1
1994	676	34.6	19.5	11.2
1995	710	35.0	20.3	12.3
1996	710	35.0	20.3	12.3
1997	709	35.3	20.1	12
1998	694	35.1	19.8	11.1
1999	718	36.5	19.7	14.8
2000	693	36.5	19.0	15.3
2001	655	36.5	17.9	16.6
2002	641	33.5	19.1	13.1
2003	641	33.5	19.1	13.1
2004	671	33.9	19.8	19.4
2005	662	34.7	19.1	23
2006	682	34.7	19.7	24
2007	659	n/a	n/a	26.5
2008	649	37.8	17.2	25.6
2009	633	39.9	15.9	32.1
2010	405	38.8	10.4	34.1
2011	398	23.1	17.1	38.9
2012	395	30.0	13.1	39.5
2013	369	31.0	11.9	38.5
2014	390	29.0	13.4	42.6
2015	391	29.0	13.4	40.2
2016	369	29.0	12.7	41.5
2017	369	30.7	12.0	35.5
2018	342	33.2	10.2	39.2
2019	355	30.8	11.5	38.3
2020	351	29.9	11.7	33.6
2021	349	29.5	11.8	34.1
2022	337	35.6	9.4	36.8
2023	343	27.3	12.5	44
2024	365	28.6	12.7	41.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Adams High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$765 (6.3%)	$11,342 (93.7%)	$12,107
2020	$575 (4.8%)	$11,438 (95.2%)	$12,013
2021	$1,436 (10.7%)	$11,975 (89.3%)	$13,411
2022	$2,975 (19.2%)	$12,527 (80.8%)	$15,503

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Adams High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 389 High schools	Ranks 115^th of 398 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Adams High School)	37.2	48	10.8%
End of Course Biology (South Adams Schools)	37.2	48	10.8%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	343	3.4%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	34	51	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	276	8.6%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	44%	5.7%

Schools Near South Adams High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Adams High School	Public	9-12	1000 Parkway St	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 589-3131	365	29	12.7	41.9%	302 (82.7%)	3 (0.8%)	50 (13.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	61.8	127^th of 431 public high schools	70.5%		62.1	115^th of 398 public high schools	71.1%	12	46.6	26.1							53.6	$15,503	$2,975	$12,527
Adams Central High School	Public	9-12	222 W Washington St	Monroe	46772	Adams County	Adams Central Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 692-6151	408	30	13.6	25.0%	379 (92.9%)	4 (1.0%)	12 (2.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	67.7	87^th of 431 public high schools	79.8%		75	58^th of 398 public high schools	85.4%	29	63.3	36.7							37.7	$10,672	$1,556	$9,115
Bluffton High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Trl	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	MSD Bluffton-Harrison	No	No	No	No	(260) 824-3724	507	39	13.1	41.0%	438 (86.4%)	14 (2.8%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	72.8	65^th of 431 public high schools	84.9%		73.5	62^nd of 398 public high schools	84.4%	3	51.0	30.0							63.5	$13,210	$1,664	$11,546
Bellmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 North Adams Dr	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 724-7121	610	48	12.8	33.6%	520 (85.2%)	10 (1.6%)	61 (10.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.0%)	76.8	55^th of 431 public high schools	87.2%		74.7	60^th of 398 public high schools	84.9%	5	57.4	35.8							55.9	$13,427	$2,597	$10,830
Jay County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2072 W Sr 67	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 726-9306	1,278	82	15.6	52.1%	1,140 (89.2%)	4 (0.3%)	107 (8.4%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.3%)	47.7	213^th of 431 public high schools	50.6%		52.6	162^nd of 398 public high schools	59.3%	51	42.3	22.3	31.9	42.9	37.0	41.4	40.7	41.1	39.8	$10,893	$1,789	$9,104
Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	9120 S 300 W	Poneto	46781	Wells County	Southern Wells Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 728-5534	384	32	12.0	41.1%	365 (95.1%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.3	152^nd of 431 public high schools	64.7%		38.4	249^th of 398 public high schools	37.4%	97	45.2	25.8	58.8	64.8	61.5	45.6	42.6	44.3	47.3	$12,175	$578	$11,596
Norwell High School	Public	9-12	1100 E Us 224	Ossian	46777	Wells County	Norwell Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 543-2213	745	44	17.1	25.6%	674 (90.5%)	6 (0.8%)	39 (5.2%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.1%)	72.2	70^th of 431 public high schools	83.8%		63	111^th of 398 public high schools	72.1%	41	57.1	34.9							48.2	$9,836	$263	$9,572

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Schools Near South Adams High School