Bloomington Graduation School

Summary:

Bloomington Graduation School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Bloomington, Indiana, with a relatively small student population of around 100 students. However, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, poor graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and low test scores compared to the state and surrounding schools.

Despite having a more diverse student population and higher spending per student than the nearby high-performing schools like Bloomington High School North and Bloomington High School South, Bloomington Graduation School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, receiving 0 out of 5 stars for the past several years. Its 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 40.5% to 64.7% over the past 5 years, which are significantly lower than the state and Monroe County Community School Corp district averages.

Additionally, Bloomington Graduation School has had extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.2% to 87.3% over the past 3 years, much higher than the state and district averages. Its students also perform poorly on standardized tests, with only 36% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and only 4% proficient in SAT Math, compared to 70.27% and 45.7% respectively for the Monroe County Community School Corp district. Addressing these significant challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Bloomington Graduation School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

705 W Coolidge Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403

(812) 330-7708

District: Monroe County Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,155

Feeder schools for Bloomington Graduation School:

Elementary:	Arlington Heights Elementary School
	Binford Elementary School
	Childs Elementary School
	Clear Creek Elementary School
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	Fairview Elementary School
	Grandview Elementary School
	Highland Park Elementary School
	Lakeview Elementary School
	Marlin Elementary School
	Rogers Elementary School
	Summit Elementary School
	Templeton Elementary School
	Unionville Elementary School
	University Elementary School
Middle:	Jackson Creek Middle School
	Lora L Batchelor Middle School
	Tri-North Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bloomington Graduation School ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bloomington Graduation School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Monroe County Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bloomington Graduation School is 10.1. 2 high schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bloomington Graduation School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bloomington Graduation School is $16,155, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bloomington Graduation School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomington Graduation School 348^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Bloomington Graduation School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Monroe County Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County Community School Corp 102^nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bloomington Graduation School

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Rank History for all students at Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2014	5.17	357^th	379	5.8%
2015	1.33	398^th	400	0.5%
2016	1.38	390^th	394	1.0%
2017	0.68	380^th	380	0.0%
2018	11.68	350^th	385	9.1%
2019	2.60	377^th	389	3.1%
2021	6.73	375^th	388	3.4%
2022	7.70	373^rd	409	8.8%
2023	12.36	360^th	398	9.5%
2024	18.78	348^th	431	19.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.41	290^th	379	23.5%
2024	26.22	293^rd	377	22.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.63	381^st	388	1.8%
2024	9.08	363^rd	392	7.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.59	284^th	383	25.8%
2024	29.18	285^th	392	27.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	4.12	361^st	378	4.5%
2023	9.36	355^th	375	5.3%
2024	10.64	351^st	381	7.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bloomington Graduation School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	88	4	0	8	1	0	7	108
2013	65	4	0	7	1	0	8	85
2014	62	1	0	0	0	0	10	73
2015	47	7	0	1	0	0	5	60
2016	42	8	0	0	0	0	3	53
2017	44	8	0	2	0	0	5	59
2018	38	2	0	2	0	0	7	49
2019	40	3	0	2	0	0	9	54
2020	57	6	0	4	0	0	6	73
2021	59	7	0	4	0	0	5	75
2022	65	8	0	4	0	1	10	88
2023	75	8	1	6	0	0	10	100
2024	98	2	1	7	1	0	3	112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bloomington Graduation School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	108	10.0	10.8	55.6
2013	85	8.0	10.6	64.7
2014	73	8.0	9.1	76.7
2015	60	11.0	5.4	78.3
2016	53	10.0	5.3	75.5
2017	59	9.0	6.4	61
2018	49	9.0	5.4	73.5
2019	54	8.0	6.7	68.5
2020	73	8.0	9.1	53.4
2021	75	8.0	9.3	77.3
2022	88	9.0	9.7	56.8
2023	100	10.0	10.0	63
2024	112	11.0	10.1	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bloomington Graduation School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	108	10.0	10.8	55.6
2013	85	8.0	10.6	64.7
2014	73	8.0	9.1	76.7
2015	60	11.0	5.4	78.3
2016	53	10.0	5.3	75.5
2017	59	9.0	6.4	61
2018	49	9.0	5.4	73.5
2019	54	8.0	6.7	68.5
2020	73	8.0	9.1	53.4
2021	75	8.0	9.3	77.3
2022	88	9.0	9.7	56.8
2023	100	10.0	10.0	63
2024	112	11.0	10.1	58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bloomington Graduation School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (1.5%)	$21,066 (98.5%)	$21,388
2020	$742 (4.3%)	$16,705 (95.7%)	$17,447
2021	$338 (2.0%)	$16,644 (98.0%)	$16,982
2022	$922 (5.7%)	$15,233 (94.3%)	$16,155

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bloomington Graduation School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 377^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 360^th of 398 High schools	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	54	100	85.2%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	75	87.5%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.5%	63%	5.5%

Schools Near Bloomington Graduation School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bloomington Graduation School	Public	7-12	705 W Coolidge Dr	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7708	112	11	10.1	58.9%	98 (87.5%)	2 (1.8%)	7 (6.3%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	18.8	348^th of 431 public high schools	19.3%		12.4	360^th of 398 public high schools	9.5%	12	36.0	4.0	15.0	$16,155	$922	$15,233
Bloomington High School South	Public	9-12	1965 S Walnut St	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7714	1,670	103	16.2	27.6%	1,265 (75.7%)	79 (4.7%)	121 (7.2%)	84 (5.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	115 (6.9%)	90	16^th of 431 public high schools	96.3%		90.9	14^th of 398 public high schools	96.5%	2	77.4	52.3	60.6	$11,382	$1,134	$10,249
The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship	Public	9-12	444 S Patterson Dr	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-2480	86	12	7.4	31.4%	71 (82.6%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.5%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.5%)	84.7	35^th of 431 public high schools	91.9%		85	27^th of 398 public high schools	93.2%	8	76.5	47.1	56.0	$19,603	$1,738	$17,865
Excel Center - Bloomington	Public, Charter	9-12	2088 Liberty Drive	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Excel Center - Bloomington	Yes	No	No	No	(812) 353-8084	116	5	23.2	56.0%	70 (60.3%)	21 (18.1%)	12 (10.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.5%)	65.7	103^rd of 431 public high schools	76.1%					(n/a)	60.0	20.0		$4,950	$158	$4,792
Hoosier Hills Career Center	Public	6-12	3070 Prow Road	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7730	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bloomington High School North	Public	9-12	3901 N Kinser Pike	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7724	1,562	99	15.7	33.5%	1,141 (73.0%)	100 (6.4%)	126 (8.1%)	77 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (7.6%)	82	45^th of 431 public high schools	89.6%		83.7	32^nd of 398 public high schools	92.0%	13	64.2	40.9	56.3	$11,067	$1,004	$10,063
Edgewood High School	Public	9-12	601 S Edgewood Dr	Ellettsville	47429	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	No	(812) 876-2277	762	57	13.3	35.6%	680 (89.2%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.7%)	67	94^th of 431 public high schools	78.2%		55.2	153^rd of 398 public high schools	61.6%	59	63.7	33.5	32.9	$10,459	$372	$10,087
Eastern Greene High School	Public	9-12	11064 E St Rd 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 825-5621	351	29	12.1	41.9%	329 (93.7%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	42.2	250^th of 431 public high schools	42.0%		44.4	217^th of 398 public high schools	45.5%	33	40.7	23.1	29.4	$12,662	$1,647	$11,015
Owen Valley Community High School	Public	9-12	622 W Sr 46	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 829-2266	650	51	12.7	51.5%	611 (94.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	50.4	198^th of 431 public high schools	54.1%		38.9	247^th of 398 public high schools	37.9%	49	48.2	21.5	39.2	$11,784	$1,466	$10,318
Brown County High School	Public	9-12	235 School House Lane	Nashville	47448	Brown County	Brown County School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 988-6606	488	44	11.2	53.3%	462 (94.7%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	44.5	234^th of 431 public high schools	45.7%		47	196^th of 398 public high schools	50.8%	38	49.5	17.1	32.0	$13,502	$1,643	$11,859

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloomington Graduation School

What is the racial makeup of Bloomington Graduation School?

Students at Bloomington Graduation School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Bloomington Graduation School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Bloomington Graduation School.

Is Bloomington Graduation School a good school?

Bloomington Graduation School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Indiana high schools.

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