Bloom Trail High School vs Steger Intermediate Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Steger Intermediate Center
Steger · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
465 students
| Measure | Bloom Trail High School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Steger Intermediate Center Steger, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #610 of 691 | #1637 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16092 of 16,910 | #41546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 1,218 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.9% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 20% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Steger |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Intermediate Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 14.7).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on math proficiency (20% vs 10%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 80.9%).
- •Steger Intermediate Center does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Bloom Trail High School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 465.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bloom Trail High School better than Steger Intermediate Center?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Intermediate Center ranks higher (25.3 vs 14.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bloom Trail High School and Steger Intermediate Center?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Steger in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloom Trail High School: 1,218. Steger Intermediate Center: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloom Trail High School and Steger Intermediate Center rank in Illinois?
Bloom Trail High School is 610th of 691 and Steger Intermediate Center is 1637th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).