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Enrollment
531
High
DISTRICT 906 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 181209001923
West Vigo High School
4590 W Sarah Myers Dr, West Terre Haute, IN 47885 · (812) 462-4282 · Vigo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL531 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
275 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 143 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 119 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 139 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 130 | 24% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · 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
Schools most like West Vigo High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Vigo High School this school | 531 | 51.8% | N/A |
| Brown County High School Nashville | 455 | 51.2% | N/A |
| Switzerland Co Senior High School Vevay | 459 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Sullivan High School Sullivan | 528 | 49.4% | N/A |
| Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School Montezuma | 471 | 49.7% | 31.4% |
| Tri Junior-Senior High School Straughn | 458 | 49.8% | 26.8% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Vigo High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 531 | #196 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.4:1 | #19 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.2% | #309 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.8% | #107 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.1% | #99 of 201 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
531
+13 (+3%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 728
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 531 | 50.9 | 10.4:1 | 52% (275) |
| 2023-24 | 518 | 47.1 | 11.0:1 | 52% (270) |
| 2022-23 | 534 | 46.7 | 11.4:1 | 53% (282) |
| 2020-21 | 518 | 52 | 10.0:1 | 47% (245) |
| 2017-18 | 584 | 39.1 | 15.0:1 | 45% (264) |
| 2015-16 | 571 | 37 | 15.4:1 | 49% (280) |
| 2010-11 | 640 | 42 | 15.2:1 | 53% (342) |
| 2000-01 | 651 | 41 | 15.9:1 | 30% (197) |
| 1990-91 | 728 | 40 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Vigo High School.
About West Vigo High School
This page covers West Vigo High School, a low-enrollment high school in West Terre Haute, Indiana. Enrolled students number 531 students, in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 35% lower than the average for high schools in Indiana, which is about 816.
Vigo County School Corp runs 26 schools with a combined 13,277 students. West Vigo High School is one of them.
Federal enrollment data show West Vigo High School is 94% White. After that, the student body is 3% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Among all residents of Vigo County, the White share is about 85%. The school's diversity index is 12%, meaning two students picked at random have a 12% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
West Vigo High School's 50.9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 10.4:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 52%. Compared with the 62% average for public schools in Vigo County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Vigo County, the median household income is $52,976, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of people live in poverty. West Vigo High School is one of 28 public schools in the county.
Nearby, West Vigo Middle School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of West Vigo High School, there are 7 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Federal data show a 3% enrollment gain, from 518 in 2020-21 to 531 in 2024-25.
Community posts for West Vigo High School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Vigo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
106,109
Census ACS
Median income
$52,976
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
13,416 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vigo County School Corp
- Terre Haute South Vigo High SchoolHigh · 1,544 students
- Terre Haute North Vigo High SchoolHigh · 1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolMiddle · 686 students
- Lost Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 672 students
- Otter Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 670 students
- Honey Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 666 students
Other schools in West Terre Haute
- Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem SchElementary · 452 students
- West Vigo Middle SchoolMiddle · 390 students
- Fayette Elementary SchoolElementary · 307 students
Nearby schools
- West Vigo Middle School0.1 mi · 390
- Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch0.8 mi · 452
- Farrington Grove Elementary School4.4 mi · 380
- Ouabache Elementary School4.6 mi · 366
- Sarah Scott Middle School4.8 mi · 371
- Booker T Washington Alt Sch5.0 mi · 62
Frequently asked questions
About West Vigo High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School enrolls approximately 531 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does West Vigo High School serve?
West Vigo High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vigo High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Vigo High School is approximately 10.4:1 (51 FTE teachers).
How diverse is West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School reports a student body of 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School is overseen by Vigo County School Corp in Vigo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.