Terre Haute South Vigo High School in Terre Haute, IN

At a glance

Reported students

1,544

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

110.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

404.5

Terre Haute South Vigo High School: 1,544 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

14:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,651
Teachers (FTE): 114.03
Student–teacher ratio: 14.5:1

What the reported data says about Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Terre Haute South Vigo High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 1,544 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.3%) and multiracial (10.6%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Terre Haute South Vigo High School

1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.7%
Students with disabilities: 16.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 52.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Black8.8%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial10.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Terre Haute North Vigo High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,486 reported students

West Vigo High School

High · Grades 09–12

531 reported students

Booker T Washington Alt Sch

High · Grades 06–12

62 reported students

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

686 reported students

Lost Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

672 reported students

Otter Creek Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

670 reported students

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Public schools near Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Booker T Washington Alt Sch High · Vigo County School Corp	06–12	62	0.1 mi
Vigo Virtual School Academy Other · Vigo County School Corp	KG–12	206	0.1 mi
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp	PK–05	354	0.8 mi
Excel Center of West Central Indiana High · Charter · Excel Center of West Central Indiana	09–12	139	3.2 mi
West Vigo High School High · Vigo County School Corp	09–12	531	5 mi
Terre Haute North Vigo High School High · Vigo County School Corp	09–12	1,486	5.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Terre Haute South Vigo High School

What grades does Terre Haute South Vigo High School serve?

Terre Haute South Vigo High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Vigo County School Corp.

How many students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School?

Terre Haute South Vigo High School reported 1,544 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,651 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Terre Haute South Vigo High School?

The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 1,544 students and 110.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Terre Haute South Vigo High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Terre Haute South Vigo High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Terre Haute South Vigo High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Terre Haute South Vigo High School in?

Terre Haute South Vigo High School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Terre Haute South Vigo High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Booker T Washington Alt Sch (0.1 mi), Vigo Virtual School Academy (0.1 mi), Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.