Dist 206 Alternative High School

www.bloomhs.org

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dist 206 Alternative High School, located at 100 W 10th St in Chicago Heights, Illinois, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Bloom Township High School District 206. The school is designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, offering a supportive and flexible learning environment that prioritizes academic recovery, credit attainment, and personalized instruction. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the program aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare them for post-secondary success.

The curriculum is structured to align with district standards while catering to the unique social and emotional needs of its student body. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a restorative approach to education, fostering a culture of accountability and resilience. By providing a safe and focused space, Dist 206 Alternative High School plays a critical role in the community by ensuring that all students—regardless of their academic journey—have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma and transitioning into productive adulthood.

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Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloom Twp HSD 206
Phone:	(708)754-4095
Website:	http://www.bloomhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th