Bloomington High School South in Bloomington, IN

At a glance

Reported students

1,691

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

99.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

410

Bloomington High School South: 1,691 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

17:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,663
Teachers (FTE): 92.79
Student–teacher ratio: 17.9:1

What the reported data says about Bloomington High School South

Bloomington High School South is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bloomington. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Monroe County Community Sch Corp. NCES reports 1,691 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bloomington High School South

1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 30.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 2.35
Psychologists (FTE): 1.1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White73.9%
Hispanic8.6%
Black4.8%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial7.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

19 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bloomington High School North

High · Grades 09–12

1,528 reported students

Bloomington Graduation School

High · Grades 07–12

99 reported students

Hoosier Hills Career Center

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

Summit Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

617 reported students

Jackson Creek Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

572 reported students

Tri-North Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

569 reported students

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Public schools near Bloomington High School South

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Early Learning Center Other · Monroe County Community Sch Corp	PK–PK	27	0.3 mi
Bloomington Graduation School High · Monroe County Community Sch Corp	07–12	99	0.7 mi
Excel Center - Bloomington High · Charter · Excel Center - Bloomington	09–12	117	2.7 mi
Hoosier Hills Career Center High · Monroe County Community Sch Corp	06–12	0	4 mi
Bloomington High School North High · Monroe County Community Sch Corp	09–12	1,528	4 mi
Edgewood High School High · Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	09–12	777	8.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bloomington High School South

What grades does Bloomington High School South serve?

Bloomington High School South reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Monroe County Community Sch Corp.

How many students attend Bloomington High School South?

Bloomington High School South reported 1,691 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,663 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bloomington High School South?

The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 1,691 students and 99.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bloomington High School South a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bloomington High School South is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monroe County Community Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bloomington High School South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bloomington High School South in?

Bloomington High School South is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, based in Bloomington, IN, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bloomington High School South?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Learning Center (0.3 mi), Bloomington Graduation School (0.7 mi), Excel Center - Bloomington (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.