Bloom Trail High School is a public high school in Steger, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is part of Bloom Township High School District 206. Originally the Bloom Township Freshman-Sophomore Division, in 1976 it became a four-year high school and was renamed Bloom Trail High School.
Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Bloom Trail High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloom Trail High School serves the southeast area of Chicago Heights, IL, covering approximately 20.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloom Trail High School's student population of 1,218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Bloom Trail High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom Trail High School is 0.56, 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
#3235 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
60%
16%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trail Blazer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom Trail High School's ranking?
Bloom Trail High School is ranked #3235 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bloom Trail High School often compared to?
Bloom Trail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloom Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Bloom Trail High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloom Trail High School?
1,218 students attend Bloom Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bloom Trail High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloom Trail High School?
Bloom Trail High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloom Trail High School offer ?
Bloom Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bloom Trail High School part of?
Bloom Trail High School is part of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District.
School Calendar
View the Bloom Trail High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
April 01, 2027 (Thursday)
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