Bloom High School

Bloom High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 W 10th St,  Chicago Heights, IL
Bloom Township High School District No. 206
3.5
3.6
1,724 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
23.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
44.1%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
56.4%
Black
39.5%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 276 Students
Northern Illinois University 220 Students
Illinois State University 188 Students
Prairie State College 170 Students
Loyola University Chicago 157 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 151 Students
Western Illinois University 129 Students
Roosevelt University 125 Students
Bradley University 120 Students
DePaul University 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 133 Students
Business 95 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Biology 59 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 29 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 254 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
6/9/2025
My overall experience at bloom high school was okay, my classes were somewhat difficult but my teachers were there to help and guide me. The sports and activities were always fun and active.
4.0 Works Here
10/3/2024
For me the experience is positive. College and Career minded students are usually pretty focused. It is a little more difficult to get students on board that are not college and career minded, but that is a work in progress.
5.0 Senior
7/1/2024
I love my school and all the opportunities they gave and continue to give me. I have made lots of memories and bonds with everyone school from students to even the Principal. I love my school and wouldn't trade it for the world!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/5/2023
My daughter was a 2020 graduate of Bloom. She was able to complete core course credit hours from Prairie State College through the dual enrollment option offered. She graduated with honors, was able to transfer the PSC credits, and received a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff...
5.0 student
1/18/2018
In general, everybody will have a different experience and with this, derives a difference of opinions. In my opinion, this school is improving on its academics and provides many AP courses as well as honors and regulars. Most importantly, it has greatly improved on the grievances addressed in this...
5.0 other
8/7/2016
I went to Bloom from 1968 to 1971.It was a very enlighting time. Had some very good teachers and wonderful students. What i was able to accomplish at Bloom made it that much easier for me to become the Vice President of a major tire company that I worked for for over 35 years.
2.0 student
1/8/2015
First of all, I love almost all my teachers. They're really great at teaching, but the material they're teaching is not challenging. The school I used to go attend, even in the regular classes, was much more rigorous than the honors classes at Bloom. I also do not feel there are as many choices and...

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Bloom High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago Heights, IL and is served by the Bloom Township High School District No. 206 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,724 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Bloom High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $216,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Cook Isc Student Advocate, South Cook Isc Alop, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bloom High School.

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