Terre Haute South Vigo High School is a public high school located in Terre Haute, Indiana. As the name implies, the school's district covers the southern portion of Terre Haute, as well as most of southern Vigo County, the county in which Terre Haute is located.
Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Terre Haute South 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 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Terre Haute South Vigo High School's student population of 1,609 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Terre Haute South Vigo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terre Haute South Vigo High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terre Haute South Vigo High School's ranking?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 82%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School?
1,609 students attend Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Terre Haute South Vigo High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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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