Bloomington High School South in Bloomington, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bloomington High School South is an urban public school in Bloomington, Indiana that is part of Monroe County Community School Corporation. It serves 1,691 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,691 Students

96 Teachers

1965 S Walnut St

Bloomington, IN 47401 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Bloomington High School South Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bloomington High School South Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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