A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Readiness
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    A+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Address
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
Telephone
(317) 846-7721
Website
www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home

Carmel High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
98%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1250
633 responses
Average ACT
29
315 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.81 responses
Poll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.81 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 293 responses
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  • Late Starts
    23%
  • Homecoming week
    20%
  • Football season
    11%
  • Dance marathon
    8%
  • Holiday Spectacular
    8%
  • All sports events
    7%
  • Prom
    6%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
4,830
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.88 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.88 responses
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.88 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.9%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.121 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.121 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.121 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,442/ year
National
$12,239
92%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.134 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.134 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.134 responses

Carmel High School Reviews

846 reviews
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Great school. Very large, which some people might fear the wont feel as welcome but just the opposite! Many different people ready to welcome you however you are. Hardworking school and student, all wanting to push you for success. Great school spirit as well, football games are always a hype.
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There are so many opportunities available for extracurricular activities. I am involved in 7 clubs at Carmel. There are just such a wide variety of clubs and activities it's hard to just choose one. There's Spanish club where we visit Spanish restaurants around Indiana (food and fun), friendship bracelet making club (self explanatory), and yoga club! If there's not a club at our school that you can dream of, you can create the club yourself. It's great.
Carmel High School is often rated among the top high schools in the United States, and after completing the three years plus the first semester of my senior year, I can attest to its truly fantastic qualities.
The teachers I have had the pleasure of meeting throughout regular, AP, and IB courses have been phenomenal overall. Each one has approached guiding education through creative, thought provoking, and inspiring methods. Our school principle, Mr. John Williams, also goes beyond what words can describe as does our entire administration. Myself and others feel that opportunities here are endless, from a list of over 100 clubs consisting of everything from Buffet Club to TechHounds to Interact/Key Club, endless athletic programs, and encouragement to be involved, I am constantly proud to be a part of this school, and I would encourage relocation to attend a high school at the caliber of Carmel.