Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District

100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2002
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,927 students in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,927 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#874 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
8%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
82%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,255 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
27%
# Black Students
1,320 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
45%
17%
# White Students
196 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
7%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
966
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
888
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
501
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
572
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,440 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,912 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$26,440
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student (19-20)
$22,912
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bloom TWP HSD 206  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dist 206 Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4095
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Bloom Trail High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22331 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #33.
Bloom High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,927 students.
What is the rank of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District is ranked #881 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
45% of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,912 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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