At a glance
Reported students
2,623
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
145.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Carroll High School: 2,623 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18.1:1 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
- 2,474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about Carroll High School
Carroll High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Northwest Allen County Schools. NCES reports 2,623 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above 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 (77.3%) and Asian (6.6%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carroll High School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 145.18 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 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White77.3%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
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
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Northwest Allen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,024 reported students
Carroll Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,004 reported students
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
600 reported students
Huntertown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
563 reported students
Perry Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Public schools near Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 2,145 | 4.1 mi |
| North Side High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,383 | 7.1 mi |
| Churubusco Jr-Sr High School High · Smith-Green Community Schools | 06–12 | 603 | 7.4 mi |
| R Nelson Snider High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,927 | 8.1 mi |
| Anthis Career Center High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 8.5 mi |
| Amp Lab at Electric Works High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 11–12 | 0 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carroll High School
What grades does Carroll High School serve?
Carroll High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northwest Allen County Schools.
How many students attend Carroll High School?
Carroll High School reported 2,623 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carroll High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 2,623 students and 145.18 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 Carroll High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carroll High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northwest Allen County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carroll High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.9% 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 Carroll High School in?
Carroll High School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools, based in Fort Wayne, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carroll High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northrop High School (4.1 mi), North Side High School (7.1 mi), Churubusco Jr-Sr High School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.