West Vigo High School is a public high school located in West Terre Haute, Indiana. As the name implies, the school's district covers the western portion of Vigo County. It is known for its basketball court, called the Green Dome. The middle school is connected with the high school.
Serving 518 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Vigo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Vigo High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
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 0.10, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Of The Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend West Vigo High School?
518 students attend West Vigo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Vigo High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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