Bloomington High School vs. Normal Community High School
Should you attend Bloomington High School or Normal Community High School? 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
Top Rankings
Bloomington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Normal Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,369 students in grades 9-12, Bloomington 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,079 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,369 students
2,079 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
137 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#857 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
67%
Graduation Rate
79%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
400
503
Grade 10 Students
319
482
Grade 11 Students
318
561
Grade 12 Students
332
533
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
22%
14%
% White
42%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
n/a