TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL
Terre Haute South Vigo High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Vigo County School Corp school district, located in Terre Haute, IN with about 1,731 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 97 teachers, Terre Haute South Vigo High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Terre Haute South Vigo High School, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as one of the two major public high schools within the Vigo County School Corporation. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational training programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to student development through an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive IHSAA athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led organizations that foster community and school spirit.
Serving a diverse student population, Terre Haute South Vigo places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth. The school’s facilities provide students with modern resources, including dedicated spaces for science, technology, and the arts, ensuring that they are well-equipped to succeed in a changing global landscape. By balancing rigorous scholastic requirements with a wide range of social and athletic opportunities, Terre Haute South Vigo High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community.
For more information, contact Terre Haute South Vigo High School at (812) 462-4252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Terre Haute, IN 47802-4192
(812) 462-4252
TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terre Haute, IN with about 1,731 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vigo County School Corp
- Total Students:
- 1,731
- Teachers:
- 97.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,731 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.