Bloomington High School

1,503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bloomington High School, located at 1202 E Locust St in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a central hub for secondary education within Bloomington School District 87. As the district's primary high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and elective pathways that cater to diverse interests ranging from the arts and humanities to STEM fields.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant culture of student involvement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. Bloomington High School is well-known for its competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By prioritizing both academic excellence and personal growth, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the development of its diverse student body while maintaining a strong sense of community pride within the city of Bloomington.

1,503

Total Students

102.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	698
Hispanic	258
Black	356
Asian	29
Two or More	158
American Indian	4

White
698 (46.4 %)
Black
356 (23.7 %)
Hispanic
258 (17.2 %)
Two or More
158 (10.5 %)
Asian
29 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomington SD 87
Phone:	(309)828-5201
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 470

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 319