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#1150 of 1,823 schools in IN
Riley High School
High School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1902 Fellows St, South Bend, IN 46613
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2021)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riley High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,625
Median home value
$71,000
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Bend Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #6 of 29
- District spending per student
- $17,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley High School is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley High School
Riley High School is a public high school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 998 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,150 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley High School
What grades does Riley High School serve?
Riley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riley High School?
Riley High School has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley High School rank in IN?
Riley High School ranks #1,150 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Riley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Riley High School a charter school?
No, Riley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley High School a Title I school?
No, Riley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley High School?
59.3% of students at Riley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (574) 393-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46613)
- 11,726
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46613; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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