University High School vs. Bloomington High School
Should I attend University High School or Bloomington 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
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Bloomington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
605 students
1,560 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1204 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Graduation Rate
n/a
89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
156
513
Grade 10 Students
146
379
Grade 11 Students
154
327
Grade 12 Students
149
341
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
17%
% Black
5%
23%
% White
74%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
n/a