Carmel High School

5,192 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

5,192

Total Students

291.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3,536
Hispanic	325
Black	221
Asian	871
Two or More	224
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

White
3,536 (68.1 %)
Asian
871 (16.8 %)
Hispanic
325 (6.3 %)
Two or More
224 (4.3 %)
Black
221 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carmel Clay Schools
Phone:	(317)846-7721
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	5,192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	291.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,237

Grade 10 1,323

Grade 11 1,293

Grade 12 1,339