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What's something Carroll High School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
2,623
High
DISTRICT 764 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWEST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 180825001414
Carroll High School
3701 Carroll Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 · (260) 637-3161 · Allen County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL2,623 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
145 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
601 students
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 50%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 0% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 678 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 652 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 663 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 616 | 23% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Northwest Allen County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Carroll High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Allen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,623 | #19 of 392 | #1 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #299 of 359 | #12 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.0% | #135 of 360 | #10 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.8% | #57 of 133 | #2 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,623
+212 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 20.0:1
% White
77%
was 86%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,623 | 145.2 | 18.1:1 | 23% (601) |
| 2023-24 | 2,580 | 149.1 | 17.3:1 | 21% (545) |
| 2022-23 | 2,554 | 131 | 19.5:1 | 21% (537) |
| 2017-18 | 2,411 | 120.5 | 20.0:1 | 18% (429) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Carroll High School.
About Carroll High School
Carroll High School operates as a large high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 2,623 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 221% above that.
Besides Carroll High School, Northwest Allen County Schools runs 10 other schools. The district enrolls 8,409 students.
At 77%, White students outnumber all other groups at Carroll High School combined. The school is also 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 4% Black. Carroll High School has a diversity index of 39%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at Carroll High School total 145.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 18.1:1. Among high schools in Indiana, the typical ratio is 16.6:1. Carroll High School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 23%. Compared with the 50% average for public schools in Allen County, the school's rate is lower.
In the county around the school, Allen County, median household income is about $70,737, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Carroll High School is among the 92 public schools in Allen County.
Nearby, Hickory Center Elementary School is about 0.3 miles away. Carroll High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Carroll High School as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment was 2,411 in 2017-18 and 2,623 in 2024-25, a increase of 212 students. The share of White students decreased 9 points, from 86% to 77%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 20.0:1 to 18.1:1.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Allen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
392,378
Census ACS
Median income
$70,737
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
55,262 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northwest Allen County Schools
- Maple Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,024 students
- Carroll Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow Elementary SchoolElementary · 600 students
- Huntertown Elementary SchoolElementary · 563 students
- Perry Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 545 students
- Cedar Canyon Elementary SchoolElementary · 508 students
Other schools in Fort Wayne
- Homestead High SchoolHigh · 2,382 students
- Northrop High SchoolHigh · 2,145 students
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- North Side High SchoolHigh · 1,383 students
Nearby schools
- Hickory Center Elementary School0.3 mi · 453
- Eel River Elementary School0.7 mi · 420
- Carroll Middle School1.0 mi · 1,004
- Aspen Meadow Elementary School1.4 mi · 600
- Washington Center Elementary Sch2.3 mi · 553
- Huntertown Elementary School2.7 mi · 563
Frequently asked questions
About Carroll High SchoolHow many students attend Carroll High School?
Carroll High School enrolls approximately 2,623 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Carroll High School serve?
Carroll High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Carroll High School?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Carroll High School.
How diverse is Carroll High School?
Carroll High School reports a student body of 77% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Black, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Carroll High School in?
Carroll High School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.