Enrollment
347
High
DISTRICT 437 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH ADAMS SCHOOLS·NCES 181026001642
South Adams High School
1000 Parkway St, Berne, IN 46711 · (260) 589-3131 · Adams County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
135 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 97 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 89 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 75 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 78 | 22% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 2% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within South Adams Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Adams High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Adams High School this school | 347 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Hebron High School Hebron | 307 | 40.4% | N/A |
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Wolcott | 341 | 39.9% | 32.5% |
| Sheridan High School Sheridan | 344 | 41.3% | N/A |
| Jimtown High School Elkhart | 546 | 40.5% | N/A |
| Westville High School Westville | 409 | 37.7% | 36.7% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Adams High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #299 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #43 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.1% | #157 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.9% | #247 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.5% | #123 of 133 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
347
-2 (-1%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 608
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 347 | 29.5 | 11.8:1 | 39% (135) |
| 2023-24 | 365 | 28.7 | 12.7:1 | 42% (153) |
| 2022-23 | 343 | 27.3 | 12.6:1 | 44% (151) |
| 2020-21 | 349 | 29 | 12.0:1 | 34% (119) |
| 2017-18 | 342 | 33.2 | 10.3:1 | 39% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 369 | 29 | 12.7:1 | 41% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 398 | 23 | 17.3:1 | 39% (155) |
| 2000-01 | 655 | 36 | 18.2:1 | 17% (109) |
| 1990-91 | 608 | 33 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Adams High School.
About South Adams High School
This page covers South Adams High School, a low-enrollment high school in Berne, Indiana. The student body numbers 347 students, from grades 9 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Indiana) has about 816 students.
Within South Adams Schools, South Adams High School is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 1,312 students.
White students make up 82% of enrollment at South Adams High School. Other students are 15% Hispanic. That is lower than the 94% White share among all Adams County residents. The school's diversity index is 31%, meaning two students picked at random have a 31% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 at South Adams High School, with 29.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 4.8 below the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 39%. For comparison, public schools in Adams County average 40%.
Federal survey data for Adams County show that the median household income is $65,289, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 9 public schools in Adams County, enrolling about 4,240 students in all.
South Adams Middle School is located less than a tenth of a mile from South Adams High School. The five-mile area around South Adams High School holds 2 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal data show 349 students in 2020-21 and 347 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
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Adams County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,227
Census ACS
Median income
$65,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,240 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Adams Schools
- South Adams Elementary SchoolElementary · 671 students
- South Adams Middle SchoolMiddle · 294 students
Other schools in Berne
- South Adams Elementary SchoolElementary · 671 students
- South Adams Middle SchoolMiddle · 294 students
Nearby schools
- South Adams Middle School0.0 mi · 294
- South Adams Elementary School0.1 mi · 671
- Adams Central Middle School6.9 mi · 324
- Adams Central High School6.9 mi · 412
- Adams Central Elementary School6.9 mi · 621
- Bloomfield Elementary School9.3 mi · 279
Frequently asked questions
About South Adams High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at South Adams High School?
South Adams High School enrolls approximately 347 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does South Adams High School serve?
South Adams High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does South Adams High School have?
South Adams High School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at South Adams High School?
Student demographics at South Adams High School are roughly 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees South Adams High School?
South Adams High School is overseen by South Adams Schools in Adams County.
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