Enrollment
2,623
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180825001414
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carroll High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carroll High School
Carroll High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 2,623 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 26% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,623 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fort Wayne's high schools, it stands alongside Homestead High School (2,382 students): Carroll High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 19.5:1).
Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students) and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students) alongside Carroll High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carroll High School compares
Carroll High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Allen County Schools, which includes Carroll High School.
$10,309
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,623 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carroll High School a good school?
Carroll High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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