Serving 1,660 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 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bloomington High School South's student population of 1,660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bloomington High School South ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomington High School South is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #108 out of 1,755 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomington High School South?
The graduation rate of Bloomington High School South is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloomington High School South?
1,660 students attend Bloomington High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bloomington High School South students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomington High School South?
Bloomington High School South has a student ration of 18:1, 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
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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