South Adams High School in Berne, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Adams High School is a rural public school in Berne, Indiana that is part of South Adams Schools. It serves 347 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

347 Students

33 Teachers

1000 Parkway St

Berne, IN 46711 View local requests

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South Adams High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Calhoun

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South Adams High School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Adams High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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