- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170648000318
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170648000318 · Bloomington, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,369 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 16 public schools in Bloomington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bloomington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bloomington High School
1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr
Bloomington Jr High School
1,050 students
- Oakland Elemen 446
Oakland Elementary School
446 students
- Bent Elem Scho 389
Bent Elem School
389 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elem School
379 students
- Sheridan Elem 314
Sheridan Elem School
314 students
What this shows Bloomington High School reports 1,369 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% 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
$17,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bloomington High School.
$17,431
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,369 students)
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 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.
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