Bloomington High School South is a public high school in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation. The school is accredited by the Indiana State Department of Public Instruction and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 1,691 students in grades 9-12, Bloomington High School South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloomington High School South serves the southern part of Bloomington, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 141.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomington High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bloomington High School South's student population of 1,691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bloomington High School South ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomington High School South is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomington High School South's ranking?
Bloomington High School South is ranked #143 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bloomington High School South often compared to?
Bloomington High School Southis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomington High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomington High School South?
The graduation rate of Bloomington High School South is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Bloomington High School South?
1,691 students attend Bloomington High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bloomington High School South students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloomington High School South?
Bloomington High School South has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bloomington High School South offer ?
Bloomington High School South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomington High School South part of?
Bloomington High School South is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.
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