- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Terre Haute, IN
West Vigo High School
Federal NCES profile for West Vigo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181209001923
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Vigo High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Vigo High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Vigo High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
West Vigo High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 181209001923 · West Terre Haute, IN High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 11.5:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
West Vigo High School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Vigo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school 531
West Vigo High School
531 students
What this shows West Vigo High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Vigo High School compares
West Vigo High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, West Vigo High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Vigo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Vigo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Vigo High School
How many students attend West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vigo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vigo High School is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Vigo High School?
45.5% of students at West Vigo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Vigo High School?
The largest demographic group at West Vigo High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in West Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Vigo High School?
West Vigo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Vigo High School rank among public schools in West Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, West Vigo High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides West Vigo High School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.