Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, West Vigo High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Vigo High School serves the northwest part of West Terre Haute, IN, covering an area of approximately 85.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the attendance zone is between 10 to 15 minutes, with distances reaching up to 11.5 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Vigo High School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings!
School Rankings
West Vigo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Vigo High School is 0.12, 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
#1304 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Of The Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Vigo High School's ranking?
West Vigo High School is ranked #1304 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Vigo High School often compared to?
West Vigo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute North Vigo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Vigo High School?
The graduation rate of West Vigo High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend West Vigo High School?
531 students attend West Vigo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Vigo High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Vigo High School offer ?
West Vigo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Vigo High School part of?
West Vigo High School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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