Excellent
#143 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Bloomington High School South
High School · Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Bloomington, IN
A Monroe County Community Sch Corp high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1965 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bloomington High School South score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bloomington High School South 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$65,643
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$1,181/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Graduation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Harmony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| The Acad of Sci & EntrepreneurshipEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 253 | Compare → |
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
- #7 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 South is listed in Monroe County Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bloomington High School South
Bloomington High School South is a public high school in Bloomington, IN, part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 1,670 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Bloomington High School South
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bloomington High School South
What grades does Bloomington High School South serve?
Bloomington High School South serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bloomington High School South?
Bloomington High School South has an enrollment of approximately 1,670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington High School South is 16.4:1. 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 South rank in IN?
Bloomington High School South ranks #143 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bloomington High School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Bloomington High School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomington High School South has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bloomington High School South a charter school?
No, Bloomington High School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bloomington High School South a Title I school?
No, Bloomington High School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomington High School South?
27.6% of students at Bloomington High School South 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
- 1,670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (812) 330-7714
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47401)
- 40,084
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 47401; 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
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