West Vigo High School

4590 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885

534 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Vigo High School, located in West Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Vigo County School Corporation. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, often characterized by strong student-teacher relationships and a commitment to academic growth within a smaller, personalized learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, West Vigo High School maintains an active extracurricular culture that is deeply embedded in the local community. The school is well-known for its athletic programs—competing as the Vikings—as well as various student organizations, clubs, and fine arts initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with diverse opportunities for student engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to both the West Terre Haute area and the broader global community.

534

Total Students

46.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Vigo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
503 (94.2 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4282
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 153

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 111