Serving 1,544 students in grades 9-12, Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Terre Haute South Vigo High School serves the southern part of Terre Haute, IN, covering an extensive area of approximately 209.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terre Haute South Vigo High School's student population of 1,544 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,544 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terre Haute South Vigo High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
70%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terre Haute South Vigo High School's ranking?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School is ranked #867 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Terre Haute South Vigo High School often compared to?
Terre Haute South Vigo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terre Haute North Vigo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
The graduation rate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School is 75%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
1,544 students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Terre Haute South Vigo High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Terre Haute South Vigo High School offer ?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Terre Haute South Vigo High School part of?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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