Bloomington High School is a public secondary school in Bloomington, Illinois, and is part of Bloomington School District 87.
Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, Bloomington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bloomington High School's student population of 1,395 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Bloomington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomington High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1639 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
22%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomington High School's ranking?
Bloomington High School is ranked #1639 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bloomington High School often compared to?
Bloomington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normal Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomington High School?
The graduation rate of Bloomington High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloomington High School?
1,395 students attend Bloomington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bloomington High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomington High School?
Bloomington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomington High School offer ?
Bloomington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bloomington High School part of?
Bloomington High School is part of Bloomington SD 87 School District.
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