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Back to School in a Big Way: Indiana’s Largest High Schools Gear Up for Fall 2025
As summer winds down and backpacks come back out, families across Indiana are preparing for the return of early mornings, school buses, and packed hallways.
But at some high schools, “packed” is an understatement.
From Carmel to Warren Central, Indiana is home to some of the largest public high schools in the Midwest—each with thousands of students getting ready to kick off the 2025–2026 school year.
Whether you’re a freshman stepping into one of these massive campuses for the first time or a senior counting down the days to graduation, back-to-school season at these high schools is an event of its own.
With enrollments topping 3,000—and even reaching over 5,000 at some schools—these institutions operate more like small cities than traditional classrooms, buzzing with energy, ambition, and opportunity.
In this post, we’re breaking down the 20 most populated high schools in Indiana and when each one officially heads back to class.
From early start dates in late July to first bells in mid-August, understanding each school’s schedule is key for students, parents, and anyone trying to stay one step ahead this fall.
Whether you’re prepping for your first day or just curious about the size and scale of Indiana’s biggest schools, this back-to-school guide has everything you need to know.
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Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
1. Indiana Connections Academy (Indianapolis) – 5,475 students (K–12)
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
2. Carmel High School (Carmel) – 5,200
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
3. Penn High School (Mishawaka) – ~3,847
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
4. Warren Central High School (Indianapolis) – 3,398
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
5. Fishers High School (Fishers) – 3,664
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
6. North Central H.S. (Indianapolis) – 3,616
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
7. Avon High School (Avon) – 3,480
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
8. Hamilton Southeastern H.S. (Fishers) – 3,445
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
9. Franklin Central H.S. (Indianapolis) – 3,381
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
10. Brownsburg H.S. (Brownsburg) – 3,318
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
11. Ben Davis H.S. (Indianapolis) – 3,274
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
12. Noblesville H.S. (Noblesville) – 3,227
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
13. Elkhart H.S. (Elkhart) – 3,195
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
14. Pike H.S. (Indianapolis) – 3,193
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
15. Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (Clarksville) – 3,107
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
16. Crown Point H.S. (Crown Point) – 2,998
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
17. Lake Central H.S. (St. John) – 2,992
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
18. Center Grove H.S. (Greenwood) – 2,893
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
19. Lawrence North H.S. (Indianapolis) – 2,832
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
20. Westfield H.S. (Westfield) – 2,798
Indiana Top 20 Largest High Schools was originally published on wtlcfm.com
