For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,437 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN are Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Booker T Washington Alt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Terre Haute, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terre Haute North Vigo High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Terre Haute, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 Maple Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center Of West Central Indiana
Charter School
2702 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-1827
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-1827
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Terre Haute, IN include Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many public high schools are located in Terre Haute?
5 public high schools are located in Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Terre Haute include: Terre Haute North Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Booker T Washington Alt School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School
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