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South Bend Community School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
31
Schools
15,301
Students
$19,452
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
73.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
80.7%
Graduation Rate
-5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Bend Community School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 15,301 students across 31 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,452 is above average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (31)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy06–08449
Edison Middle School06–08381
Jackson Middle School06–08528
Jefferson Traditional School06–08516
LaSalle Academy06–08488
Navarre Middle School06–08519
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams High School09–121,976
Clay High School09–12628
Riley High School09–12992
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston09–12187
Washington High School09–12834
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Juvenile Justice CenterKG–1211
Lafayette Early Childhood CenterPK–PK63
South Bend Virtual SchoolKG–12321
Studebaker CenterPK–12209
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,452+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
29%
State
54.6%
Local (property tax)
29.2%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
15,301
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,452 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.7%, graduation is 5.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
South Bend Community School Corp has 31 public schools, serving a total of 15,301 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Bend Community School Corp?
The graduation rate is 80.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Bend Community School Corp spend per student?
South Bend Community School Corp spends $19,452 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Bend Community School Corp?
73% of students in South Bend Community School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Bend Community School Corp?
No, South Bend Community School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Bend Community School Corp serve?
South Bend Community School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Bend Community School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Bend Community School Corp is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.