Bloomington High School

Bloomington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1202 E Locust St,  Bloomington, IL
Bloomington School District No. 87
3.8
3.4
1,395 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Timothy Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
69.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
3
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
464:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
46.4%
Black
23.7%
Hispanic
17.2%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 210 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 142 Students
Heartland Community College 129 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 95 Students
Michigan State University 72 Students
Bradley University 69 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 56 Students
Loyola University Chicago 52 Students
Northern Illinois University 47 Students
Northwestern University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 88 Students
Business 50 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 154 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/13/2025
As a graduate, i can say that my experience was rocky but not because of the school or administration because of me, but i had grown to make a relationship with my counselor and she was the best i could've ask for! she made my years worth it
4.0 Senior
4/14/2024
From what I've seen, the music department at the High School is excellent; the marching band is one of the best programs at the school. Along with this, the BHS is one of the most diverse schools in the state of Illinois. The best parts of BHS are the opportunities available for anyone. The BACC classes held there are amazing jumpstarts to get ready for the future.
3.0 Sophomore
12/30/2023
BHS is a very middle-of-the-road school. Decent facilities, decent AP offerings, decent curriculum. Most of the teachers are amazing, but there are absolutely a few bad eggs.
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3.4 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/11/2022
Worst school! They allow kids to get bullied and expect them not to fight back!!! Food sucks! Poor education
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3.0 student
11/3/2021
i am a student here, and my experience at this school is not the best. Definitely better than BJHS, but still not a big improvement.I am a disabled, trans, lesbian student who is discriminated against by teachers, students, and other staff almost every day.
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5.0 parent
8/1/2019
Bloomington High School is rich in diversity, history, and academic excellence. Students are encouraged (at the elementary school throughout high school) to become life-long learners. The students take pride in their academics, their extra curriculars, their community and relationships with one anot...
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5.0 parent
6/9/2019
This school succeeds even with half of it's population low income. Some schools in town have a very narrow culture view in school population for income, ethnicity, religious, etc. This school has prepared my child for the real world, and going out into it and making friends with people of all color...
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Bloomington High School

Bloomington High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bloomington, IL and is served by the Bloomington School District No. 87 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Bloomington High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Safe School Program, Regional Alop School, University High School, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bloomington High School.

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