Bloom Trail High School

22331 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Bloom Trail High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bloom Trail High School's student population of 1,272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,272 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bloom Trail High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloom Trail High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2789 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bloom Trail High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bloom Trail High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bloom Trail High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Bloom Trail High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bloom Trail High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bloom Trail High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloom Trail High School's ranking?
Bloom Trail High School is ranked #2789 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bloom Trail High School often compared to?
Bloom Trail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloom Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Bloom Trail High School is 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloom Trail High School?
1,272 students attend Bloom Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bloom Trail High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloom Trail High School?
Bloom Trail High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloom Trail High School offer ?
Bloom Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bloom Trail High School part of?
Bloom Trail High School is part of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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