Mount Carmel High School is a public high school in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. It is a part of Wabash Community Unit School District 348. It is the only high school in Wabash County, Illinois, which is in southern Illinois, just across the Wabash River from Gibson and Knox Counties of Indiana.
Serving 452 students in grades 9-12, Mount Carmel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Carmel High School's student population of 452 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
452 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Carmel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Carmel High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2279 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carmel High School's ranking?
Mount Carmel High School is ranked #2279 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Carmel High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Carmel High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Carmel High School?
452 students attend Mount Carmel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mount Carmel High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Carmel High School?
Mount Carmel High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Carmel High School offer ?
Mount Carmel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Carmel High School part of?
Mount Carmel High School is part of Wabash CUSD 348 School District.
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