West Vigo High School in West Terre Haute, IN

At a glance

Reported students

531

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

50.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

404.5

West Vigo High School: 531 reported students.

State peer staffing position

14th percentile

10.4:1 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: 526
Teachers (FTE): 39.7
Student–teacher ratio: 13.2:1

What the reported data says about West Vigo High School

West Vigo High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 531 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below 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 (93.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking West Vigo High School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.93 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 3 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: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 20.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.33
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

White93.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.3%

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

8 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.

Booker T Washington Alt Sch

High · Grades 06–12

62 reported students

Terre Haute North Vigo High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,486 reported students

Terre Haute South Vigo High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,544 reported students

Terre Town Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

553 reported students

Dixie Bee Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

564 reported students

Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch

Elementary · Grades PK–05

452 reported students

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Public schools near West 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
West Vigo Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp	06–08	390	under 0.1 mi
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch Elementary · Vigo County School Corp	PK–05	452	0.8 mi
Booker T Washington Alt Sch High · Vigo County School Corp	06–12	62	5 mi
Terre Haute South Vigo High School High · Vigo County School Corp	09–12	1,544	5 mi
Excel Center of West Central Indiana High · Charter · Excel Center of West Central Indiana	09–12	139	6.1 mi
Terre Haute North Vigo High School High · Vigo County School Corp	09–12	1,486	7.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about West Vigo High School

What grades does West Vigo High School serve?

West 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 West Vigo High School?

West Vigo High School reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 526 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West Vigo High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 531 students and 50.93 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 West Vigo High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

West 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 West Vigo High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.8% 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 West Vigo High School in?

West 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 West Vigo High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Vigo Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch (0.8 mi), Booker T Washington Alt Sch (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.