CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
Carmel High School is a public high school that is part of the Carmel Clay Schools school district, located in Carmel, IN with about 5,060 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 277 teachers, Carmel High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Carmel High School, located in Carmel, Indiana, is widely recognized as one of the largest and most academically distinguished public high schools in the United States. Serving a large student body, the school is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, which includes an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. This commitment to academic excellence consistently earns the school top-tier rankings at both the state and national levels, with a high percentage of graduates moving on to prestigious colleges and universities.
Beyond the classroom, Carmel High School is celebrated for its powerhouse extracurricular programs, particularly in the fine arts and athletics. The school’s performing arts department—specifically its nationally acclaimed orchestra, choir, and marching band programs—frequently wins state championships and earns national accolades. Complementing this is a highly successful athletic department that boasts numerous state titles across a variety of sports. Overall, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances a competitive academic environment with a robust culture of achievement in arts and athletics.
For more information, contact Carmel High School at (317) 846-7721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Carmel, IN 46032-2299
(317) 846-7721
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Carmel, IN with about 5,060 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Carmel Clay Schools
- Total Students:
- 5,060
- Teachers:
- 277.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 5,060 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.5%
- Asian
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.