For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,928 students in Carmel, IN. The top-ranked public high schools in Carmel, IN are Carmel High School, Indiana Agriculture And Technology and Options Westfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public high schools.
Carmel, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmel High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carmel, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 5,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Options Westfield
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carmel, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carmel, IN include Carmel High School, Indiana Agriculture And Technology and Options Westfield. Carmel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Carmel?
3 public high schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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