Enrollment
1,369
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, IL
Bloomington High School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170648000318
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,369
- students enrolled
Bloomington High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington High School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloomington High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloomington High School
Bloomington High School is a large high school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 1,369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,369 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,369 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students) and Oakland Elementary School (446 students) alongside Bloomington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bloomington High School compares
Bloomington High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,369 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170648000318
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Bloomington High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 274:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.7%
In-school suspensions 172
Out-of-school suspensions 199
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bloomington High School.
$15,667
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bloomington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bloomington High School
How many students attend Bloomington High School?
Bloomington High School has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomington High School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomington High School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomington High School?
Bloomington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomington High School rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington High School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL. 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.
Is Bloomington High School a good school?
Bloomington High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Bloomington High School, Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students), Oakland Elementary School (446 students), and Bent Elem School (389 students). See the Bloomington Sd 87 district page for the complete list.