Bloomington High

Bloomington High is a large, traditional public high school serving about 1,800 students in grades 9-12 within the Colton Joint Unified district, operating in a community where the vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school sits in the middle tier compared to other comprehensive high schools in the area. It consistently outperforms its own district averages in English, Science, and especially in its strong 94.6% graduation rate, which beats both district and state numbers. However, math proficiency is a significant and persistent challenge, falling well below the state average. When looking at nearby schools, Fontana High and Jurupa Hills High generally post higher test scores, but Bloomington High performs notably better than all the local continuation schools, such as Slover Mountain High in its own district, which serve different student populations.

The school manages student attendance relatively well, with a chronic absenteeism rate better than the district and some neighboring comprehensive high schools. Support for specific groups of students, like those in special education or experiencing homelessness, has shown impressive recent gains, though performance for these groups can vary from year to year. A notable takeaway is that Bloomington High achieves its solid graduation results while spending significantly less per student than some higher-performing schools like Fontana High, suggesting efficient use of resources in a high-need setting.