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%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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.
School Mascot
Trail Blazer
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2789 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
58%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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