- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Wayne, IN
Carroll High School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180825001414
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Carroll High School held near 2,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 131.0 → 149.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 180825001414 · Fort Wayne, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,623 enr · 20:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students)
Carroll High School held near 2,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 131.0 → 149.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carroll High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- Perry Hill Ele 545
Perry Hill Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Carroll High School reports 2,623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll High School compares
Carroll High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,623 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,623
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
20:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Carroll High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Homestead High School
Standard public school
2,382 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northrop High School
Standard public school
2,145 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
R Nelson Snider High School
Standard public school
1,927 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Wayne High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
North Side High School
Standard public school
1,383 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll High School
How many students attend Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has 2,623 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,554 (2022-23) → 2,580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School is 20:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll High School?
17.1% of students at Carroll High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll High School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll High School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Carroll High School rank among high schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Carroll High School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), Carroll Middle School (1,004 students), and Aspen Meadow Elementary School (600 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.