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Bloom Trail High School

High School · Bloom Twp Hsd 206 · Chicago Heights, IL

A Bloom Twp Hsd 206 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

22331 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 7% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$21,244
Chronic Absenteeism52.7%

Students at Bloom Trail High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bloom Trail High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,973/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,627

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$1,156/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Standberry Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated121.4 mi5Compare →
Bloom High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.3 mi1,832Compare →
Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior HighPrivate · tuition7.6private7–123.8 mi153Compare →
Marian Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–124.0 mi861Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bloom Twp Hsd 206

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloom Trail High School is listed in Bloom Twp HSD 206; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloom Trail High School

Bloom Trail High School is a public high school in Chicago Heights, IL, part of Bloom Twp Hsd 206, serving approximately 1,272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,731 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloom Trail High School

What grades does Bloom Trail High School serve?

Bloom Trail High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bloom Trail High School?

Bloom Trail High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloom Trail High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloom Trail High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloom Trail High School rank in IL?

Bloom Trail High School ranks #2,731 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bloom Trail High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloom Trail High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bloom Trail High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloom Trail High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bloom Trail High School a charter school?

No, Bloom Trail High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bloom Trail High School a Title I school?

No, Bloom Trail High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloom Trail High School?

82.2% of students at Bloom Trail High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.7%
Area population (ZIP 60411)
52,395
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
35.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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