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Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,104 students in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#816 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
28%
% Black
47%
16%
% White
6%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,933 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,605 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$24,933
$21,990
Spending / Student (19-20)
$21,605
$21,244
Best Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District 206 Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4095
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-4095
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bloom Trail High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22331 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-7000
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #33.
Bloom High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 10th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-1122
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 1,832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,104 students.
What is the rank of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District is ranked #817 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
47% of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District?
Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bloom TWP HSD 206 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,605 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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