Carroll High School

2,554 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carroll High School, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the sole high school within the Northwest Allen County Schools district. It is a large, comprehensive public institution known for its strong academic focus and competitive extracurricular landscape. Serving a suburban student body, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum while offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust career and technical education programs to help students prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Carroll High School maintains a highly active school culture defined by a deep commitment to athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The school's sports teams, known as the Chargers, frequently compete at a high level within the state’s athletic divisions, often fostering significant community engagement. With extensive facilities and a sprawling campus, the school provides a multifaceted environment that encourages students to excel in both their academic pursuits and their personal interests.

2,554

Total Students

131.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carroll High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,076
Hispanic	141
Black	81
Asian	115
Two or More	137
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
2,076 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
141 (5.5 %)
Two or More
137 (5.4 %)
Asian
115 (4.5 %)
Black
81 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Northwest Allen County Schools
Phone:	(260)637-3161
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Grade 9 664

Grade 10 671

Grade 11 621

Grade 12 584