Clay High School

Clay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19131 Darden Rd,  South Bend, IN
South Bend Community School Corporation
3.3
4.2
628 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tim Pletcher
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
69%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
71.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Black
42%
White
33%
Hispanic
14.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best HS for the Arts in Indiana
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 118 Students
Ball State University 118 Students
Indiana University - South Bend 116 Students
Purdue University 90 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 74 Students
Indiana State University 68 Students
University of Indianapolis 55 Students
Butler University 35 Students
Valparaiso University 33 Students
Bethel University - Indiana 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Graphic Design 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Biology 13 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Interior Design 12 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 188 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/5/2024
My experience with Clay High School is based on some mixed emotions it's a good school and a lot of work is done. Some of the teachers are patient with their students and are willing to walk through. There also have a strong base in theater and art clubs.
4.0 Senior
1/31/2021
I love Clay High School's school spirit! Even though we lack in athletic participation and are not the best, everyone is very supportive!
2.0 Alum
7/24/2020
I liked the accelerated and AP classes offered. However most of the staff did not care if students actually learned the material, which I did not like. A lot of times I felt like I was wasting my time being there.
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4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
12/13/2022
The must disappointed I have been with a school. The principal is so rude and only cares about the number of students not care about their staff. The students curse out the staff and the principal does not care. Very very disappointed. If the principal is reading this if you quit it will make many h...
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5.0 student
10/10/2022
The school is amazing and has amazing teachers, students, and parents in it. Even if there are some bad teachers or students the school should not be put down this bad due to a couple fist fights. Thank you for reading.
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5.0 parent
7/30/2018
The school administration was helpful and flexible with our challenges with our daughter's education.
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5.0 parent
1/6/2016
I have a son who is currently a sophomore at Clay High School. I feel it is one of the best high schools in South Bend. I have read some of the other reviews.... yes, there are problems with ALL schools.... anyone who thinks their school has no problems need their head examined. My son has been taug...
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