- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carmel, CA
Carmel High
Federal NCES profile for Carmel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060753000718
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel High has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Carmel, CA.
School address
District: Carmel Unified · California
NCES ID 060753000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Carmel High shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 060753000718 · Carmel, CA High · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 15:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel Middle (468 students)
Carmel High shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carmel High
780 students
- Carmel Middle
Carmel Middle
468 students
- Tularcitos Ele
Tularcitos Elementary
447 students
- Carmel River E
Carmel River Elementary
400 students
- Captain Cooper 47
Captain Cooper Elementary
47 students
- Carmel Child D 27
Carmel Child Development Center
27 students
What this shows Carmel High reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel High compares
Carmel High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$33,741
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Carmel High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Carmel Unified reports $33,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tularcitos Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmel River Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmel Child Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Carmel
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel High
How many students attend Carmel High?
Carmel High has 780 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carmel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel High is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel High?
14.1% of students at Carmel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel High?
The largest demographic group at Carmel High is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Carmel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel High?
Carmel High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmel High rank among public schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Carmel, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmel Unified?
Besides Carmel High, Carmel Unified also operates Carmel Middle (468 students), Tularcitos Elementary (447 students), and Carmel River Elementary (400 students). See the Carmel Unified district page for the complete list.