- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, CA
Bloomington High
Federal NCES profile for Bloomington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060939000944
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomington High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomington High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Bloomington, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-112 students YoY
Bloomington High shrank from 1,976 students in 2022-23 to 1,864 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 106.5 → 95.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-112 students YoY 060939000944 · Bloomington, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,794 enr · 16.9:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Colton High (1,729 students)
Bloomington High shrank from 1,976 students in 2022-23 to 1,864 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 106.5 → 95.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bloomington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- Joe Baca 705
Joe Baca
705 students
What this shows Bloomington High reports 1,794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomington High compares
Bloomington High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,794
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.4 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
African American 3.2%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Bloomington High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Baca | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Bloomington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomington High
How many students attend Bloomington High?
Bloomington High has 1,794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,976 (2022-23) → 1,864 (2023-24), down 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomington High?
66.0% of students at Bloomington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomington High?
The largest demographic group at Bloomington High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Bloomington, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomington High?
Bloomington High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomington High rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Bloomington, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Bloomington High, Colton Joint Unified also operates Colton High (1,729 students), Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students), and Colton Middle (870 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.