For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,386 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN are Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Booker T Washington Alt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Terre Haute, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terre Haute North Vigo High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Terre Haute, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 Maple Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Vigo Virtual School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Special Educational District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Gr: PK-12
Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Gr: 6-12
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN include Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many public high schools are located in Terre Haute?
5 public high schools are located in Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Terre Haute include: Terre Haute North Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Booker T Washington Alt School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School
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