MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

Mount Carmel High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wabash CUSD 348 school district, located in Mount Carmel, IL with about 473 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Mount Carmel High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mount Carmel High School, located in Mount Carmel, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a public high school, it functions as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs, catering to the students of Wabash County. The school is known for its role in fostering local pride, particularly through its athletics department, which maintains a long-standing presence in the region’s high school sports landscape.

Beyond athletics, Mount Carmel High School offers a traditional core curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school maintains a focus on community involvement and tradition, serving not only as a place of learning but also as a gathering point for local events. Its location on Pear Street places it at the heart of the town, reflecting its commitment to providing an accessible and foundational educational environment for the youth of the Mount Carmel area.

For more information, contact Mount Carmel High School at (618) 262-5104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.