Serving 5,327 students in grades 9-12, Carmel High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5,327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carmel High School's student population of 5,327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 317 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5,327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
317 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmel High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmel High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1755 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
70%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmel High School's ranking?
Carmel High School is ranked #7 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Carmel High School often compared to?
Carmel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmel High School?
The graduation rate of Carmel High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carmel High School?
5,327 students attend Carmel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carmel High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmel High School?
Carmel High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carmel High School offer ?
Carmel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carmel High School part of?
Carmel High School is part of Carmel Clay Schools School District.
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