Carmel High School

Carmel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
520 E Main St,  Carmel, IN
Carmel Clay Schools
4.1
3.0
5,200 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Harmas
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
309
Full Time Teachers
309
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
88.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
332:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
68.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.8%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best College Prep Public HS in Indiana
#4 Best Public HS in Indiana
#9 Best HS For Athletes in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 1,993 Students
Purdue University 1,531 Students
Ball State University 809 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 649 Students
Butler University 478 Students
University of Cincinnati 455 Students
Michigan State University 404 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 373 Students
University of Kentucky 301 Students
University of Chicago 275 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 481 Students
Business 452 Students
Psychology 367 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 300 Students
Nursing 238 Students
Computer Science 229 Students
Marketing 211 Students
Finance 153 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 152 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 148 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 1,053 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/30/2025
It has been good for the best part just joined but happy to see what it has to offer which it had more flexibility.
5.0 Junior
4/20/2025
I really enjoy Carmel High School due to the community and the many clubs that it has. It makes it easy to participate in clubs of your interest and facilitates the perfect environment to find what you want to do after graduation. With the many people I do wish there was a higher teacher to student ratio however my overall experience with CHS is amazing.
5.0 Senior
3/24/2025
Being a student at Carmel High School has been one of the most influential experiences of my life. Through the many programs offered such as the AP and IB courses, performing arts, and even fashion classes, I have become a well rounded and driven student.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/21/2023
Excellent school that really prepared my daughter for college
1.0 parent
10/10/2022
This school assumes everyone works around them and everyone including parents that are new to the school system know everything. Also it doesnt look like they try to help students that need help but more so create confusion. If a kid needs guidance he or she would be lost in this school environment....
3.0 student
4/18/2020
Carmel High School is an interesting school to say the least. It's definitely very hard to make friends unless you're not in a "clique" and even on sports teams and such all the "popular" people are together in a little friend group and you're left out if you're not like them. In terms of diversity...
5.0 student
12/9/2019
Very good I love to be here

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Carmel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carmel, IN and is served by the Carmel Clay Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 5,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Carmel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $427,916. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midwest Academy, Indiana Agriculture and Technology, Carmel Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Carmel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carmel High School.

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