Bloomington High School vs. Normal Community High School
Should I attend Bloomington High School or Normal Community High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bloomington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Normal Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,560 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 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,154 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,560 students
2,154 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#707 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Graduation Rate
89%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
513
669
Grade 10 Students
379
543
Grade 11 Students
327
465
Grade 12 Students
341
477
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
n/a