Bloom High School is a public school in Chicago Heights, Illinois. It is part of Bloom Township High School District 206. The school was founded in 1900. A second Chicago Heights high school, Bloom Trail, was established in 1976 to offset overcrowding.
District 206 Alternative High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Dist 206 Alternative High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Chicago Heights, IL, covering approximately 40 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
46 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)80%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)7%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Blazing Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of District 206 Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of District 206 Alternative High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend District 206 Alternative High School?
46 students attend District 206 Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of District 206 Alternative High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does District 206 Alternative High School offer ?
District 206 Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is District 206 Alternative High School part of?
District 206 Alternative High School is part of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District.
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