Bloom Trail High School

22331 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

www.bloomtrail.org

1,218 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bloom Trail High School, located in Chicago Heights, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within District 206. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and student growth, providing a comprehensive high school experience that balances core curriculum requirements with diverse elective opportunities. Its facilities and programming are designed to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Bloom Trail plays a significant role in the local community by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These initiatives are intended to cultivate well-rounded students by promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. By blending academic rigor with meaningful student engagement, Bloom Trail High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools and character development to navigate their future paths effectively.

1,218

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloom Trail High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	328
Black	732
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
732 (60.1%)
Hispanic
328 (26.9%)
White
123 (10.1%)
Two or More
26 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloom Twp HSD 206
Phone:	(708)758-7000
Website:	http://www.bloomtrail.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 240

Grade 12 289