Serving 1,832 students in grades 9-12, Bloom High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,832 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloom High School's student population of 1,832 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,832 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bloom High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3111 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
28%
Black
40%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloom High School's ranking?
Bloom High School is ranked #3111 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bloom High School often compared to?
Bloom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloom Trail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloom High School?
The graduation rate of Bloom High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloom High School?
1,832 students attend Bloom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bloom High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloom High School?
Bloom High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloom High School offer ?
Bloom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bloom High School part of?
Bloom High School is part of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District.
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