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#353 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 19% in state

Bloomington High School North

High School · Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Bloomington, IN

A Monroe County Community Sch Corp high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3901 N Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation23.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,392
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Bloomington High School North score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency79%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bloomington High School North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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

$54,674

Median home value

$243,500

Median rent

$1,159/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·41 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Acad of Sci & EntrepreneurshipEnrollment path unverified9.69–122.5 mi86Compare →
Harmony SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.0 mi140Compare →
Bloomington Graduation SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.77–124.0 mi112Compare →
Bloomington High School SouthEnrollment path unverified8.69–124.0 mi1,670Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Monroe County Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#11 of 21
District spending per student
$13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloomington High School North is listed in Monroe County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloomington High School North

Bloomington High School North is a public high school in Bloomington, IN, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 1,562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomington High School North

What grades does Bloomington High School North serve?

Bloomington High School North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bloomington High School North?

Bloomington High School North has an enrollment of approximately 1,562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School North?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School North is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomington High School North rank in IN?

Bloomington High School North ranks #353 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Bloomington High School North's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomington High School North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Bloomington High School North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomington High School North has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bloomington High School North a charter school?

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

Is Bloomington High School North a Title I school?

No, Bloomington High School North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomington High School North?

33.5% of students at Bloomington High School North 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
1,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 47404)
23,614
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
33.9
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 · 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.
Reading/ELA 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.
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 47404; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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