Engineering
Where Lake County's Best and Brightest Engineer the Future
While most students follow their middle school classmates to the same high school, Lake County’s most ambitious future engineers make a different choice. They come to Carmel Catholic—where challenge meets opportunity, where passion meets expertise, and where the best and brightest push each other to excel.
Project Lead the Way Distinguished School
Carmel Catholic has earned Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished Program Recognition—celebrating our commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in engineering education. 1in 5 Carmel Catholic Students are enrolled in Engineering classes.
Championship-Level Excellence
Our robotics teams don’t just compete—they dominate, winning state, regional, and world championships. Most recently, we claimed the state championship in 2025, proving that when the best minds collaborate, extraordinary results follow.
Real-World Impact
Our capstone projects address actual problems: railway safety systems, specialized lacrosse equipment, and life-saving devices for people with diabetes. This isn’t theoretical learning—it’s engineering that matters.
The Carmel Catholic Advantage
Merit Over Lottery Systems
Unlike other schools that limit engineering access to top test scores or random selection, Carmel Catholic opens doors for motivated students who are ready to work hard. Students with genuine interest and commitment thrive here—and often surpass their peers when they reach college.
Integrated Excellence
Our engineering program gains power through integration with advanced science and mathematics—BC calculus, advanced physics, and research opportunities that create well-rounded problem-solvers.
Mindset Transformation
Graduates leave with unshakeable confidence: “I’ve faced complex challenges before. I may not know the solution immediately, but I know I can figure it out.” This problem-solving mindset defines engineering
Ready to Engineer Your Future?
Contact us today to learn how Carmel Catholic’s engineering program can transform your passion into expertise, your ideas into innovation, and your potential into achievement.
“Project Lead the Way isn’t just a curriculum; it’s a philosophy. It’s about turning students into problem solvers—young people who don’t freeze in the face of uncertainty, but instead try, fail, and try again until they succeed.”
– Mr. John Titterton “Mr. T”, Engineering Department Chair