Adams High School

808 S Twyckenham Dr
South Bend, IN 46615

1,966 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John Adams High School, located in the River Park neighborhood of South Bend, Indiana, is a prominent public secondary school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its diverse academic environment and its status as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This rigorous curriculum, combined with a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, positions Adams as a key institution for college-bound students in the region, consistently maintaining a reputation for high academic standards.

Beyond its academic profile, John Adams High School is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a strong tradition of school spirit. The school offers an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive IHSAA athletic programs to various arts, music, and academic clubs. With its long history in the South Bend area, the school serves as a central hub for student life, fostering a comprehensive educational experience that balances challenging coursework with a vibrant social and extracurricular landscape.

1,966

Total Students

129.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	568
Black	561
Asian	41
Two or More	158
American Indian	4

White
634 (32.2%)
Hispanic
568 (28.9%)
Black
561 (28.5%)
Two or More
158 (8.0%)
Asian
41 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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)393-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	937
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 481

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 532

Grade 12 462