At a glance
Reported students
668
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
575
Carterville High School: 668 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 620
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Carterville High School
Carterville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carterville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Carterville CUSD 5. NCES reports 668 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carterville High School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.8%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black3%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carterville CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tri-C Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
650 reported students
Carterville Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
500 reported students
Carterville Jr High Sch
Middle · Grades 07–08
344 reported students
Public schools near Carterville High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-C Elementary School Elementary · Carterville CUSD 5 | KG–03 | 650 | 0.2 mi |
| Carterville Intermediate Sch Middle · Carterville CUSD 5 | 04–06 | 500 | 1.5 mi |
| Carbondale Comm H S High · Carbondale CHSD 165 | 09–12 | 1,023 | 5 mi |
| Herrin High School High · Herrin CUSD 4 | 09–12 | 662 | 5.8 mi |
| Marion High School High · Marion CUSD 2 | 09–12 | 1,075 | 9.4 mi |
| ROE 21 Senior's Plus ALOP High · Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE | 10–12 | 0 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carterville High School
What grades does Carterville High School serve?
Carterville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carterville CUSD 5.
How many students attend Carterville High School?
Carterville High School reported 668 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 620 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carterville High School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 668 students and 39.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carterville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carterville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carterville CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carterville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carterville High School in?
Carterville High School is part of Carterville CUSD 5, based in Carterville, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carterville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tri-C Elementary School (0.2 mi), Carterville Intermediate Sch (1.5 mi), Carbondale Comm H S (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.