Bloom High School

www.bloomhs.org

1,737 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bloom High School, located at 101 W 10th St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Bloom Township High School District 206. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core subjects with diverse elective opportunities to foster student growth and engagement.

Beyond academics, Bloom High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and extensive extracurricular programming. Students have access to a variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a supportive environment, the school aims to cultivate a diverse student body, preparing them to become productive and contributing members of society within the Chicago Heights area and beyond.

1,737

Total Students

93.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloom High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	955
Black	695
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
955 (55.0 %)
Black
695 (40.0 %)
White
47 (2.7 %)
Two or More
37 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bloom Twp HSD 206
Phone:	(708)755-1122
Website:	http://www.bloomhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 508

Grade 10 545

Grade 11 360

Grade 12 324