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Bloomington High School South vs. Bloomington High School North

Should you attend Bloomington High School South or Bloomington High School North? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bloomington High School South
1965 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bloomington High School North
3901 N Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bloomington High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Bloomington High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, Bloomington High School South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,590 students in grades 9-12, Bloomington High School North ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,649 students
1,590 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
103 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#137 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
#319 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
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58%
(Top 20% in IN)
44%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bloomington High School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bloomington High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
(Top 5% in IN)
68%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bloomington High School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bloomington High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
(Top 20% in IN)
41%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bloomington High School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bloomington High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
(Top 5% in IN)
93%
(Top 30% in IN)
This chart displays graduation rate of Bloomington High School South and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
424
425
Grade 10 Students
457
395
Grade 11 Students
396
399
Grade 12 Students
362
365
Ungraded Students
10
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
7%
8%
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% Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bloomington High School South and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bloomington High School North and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
78%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bloomington High School South and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
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0.38
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Bloomington High School South and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Bloomington High School North and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bloomington High School South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bloomington High School North and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bloomington High School South and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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