Bloom Township HSD 206

The Bloom Township HSD 206 is located in Chicago Heights, IL and includes 3 schools that serve 3,480 students in grades 9 through 12.  

District Spending

The Bloom Township HSD 206 spends $13,291 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bloom Township HSD 206 has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bloom Township HSD 206 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 12% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Bloom Township HSD 206, 22% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bloom Township HSD 206 serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.