CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL

www.carmelschools.org

1,365 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carmel High School, located at 30 Fair Street in Carmel, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Carmel Central School District. Known for its comprehensive academic program and commitment to student development, the school offers a wide variety of courses ranging from foundational requirements to advanced placement and elective opportunities. The faculty emphasizes both intellectual growth and the cultivation of critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare students for the demands of higher education and their future professional careers.

Beyond the classroom, Carmel High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in a diverse array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that foster leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. Supported by the district’s mission to provide an inclusive and effective learning environment, the school serves as a central hub for the Carmel community, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

1,365

Total Students

103.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	782
Hispanic	449
Black	51
Asian	33
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

White
782 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
449 (33.1 %)
Black
51 (3.8 %)
Two or More
38 (2.8 %)
Asian
33 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)225-8441
Website:	http://www.carmelschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 345

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 305

Ungraded 24