At a glance
Reported students
553
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
553
Garrett High School: 553 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Garrett High School
Garrett High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Garrett. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp. NCES reports 553 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Indiana median of 14.3:1 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 (88.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garrett High School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.5 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White88.2%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
No students enrolled 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 Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J E Ober Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
704 reported students
Garrett Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Public schools near Garrett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Middle School Middle · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | 06–08 | 387 | under 0.1 mi |
| J E Ober Elementary School Elementary · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | PK–05 | 704 | 0.1 mi |
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 3.7 mi |
| DeKalb High School High · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | 09–12 | 1,007 | 6.1 mi |
| Impact Institutue High · DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | 06–12 | 0 | 8.9 mi |
| East Noble High School High · East Noble School Corporation | 09–12 | 1,019 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garrett High School
What grades does Garrett High School serve?
Garrett High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp.
How many students attend Garrett High School?
Garrett High School reported 553 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garrett High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 553 students and 43.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garrett High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garrett High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garrett High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.1% 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 Garrett High School in?
Garrett High School is part of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp, based in Garrett, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garrett High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garrett Middle School (under 0.1 mi), J E Ober Elementary School (0.1 mi), McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.