A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Address
601 Gregory St
Normal, IL 61790
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Telephone
(309) 438-8542
Website
uhigh.ilstu.edu

University High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1360
14 responses
Average ACT
29
129 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 100 responses
Report
  • Class night
    20%
  • Late start days
    16%
  • After prom
    13%
  • Mr. U-High
    13%
  • Basketball/football games
    9%
  • Theater Performances
    7%
  • Music Concerts
    5%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
607
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.2%
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
—
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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Universty High School was an amazing high school experience! U-High offers a wide variety of classes, activities, and clubs. For example, I am currently involved with Orchesis (a dance class and a extracurricular), Art Club, and Creative Writing Club. U-High is a great opportunity for college readiness because of the academic level of classes, the freedom of open campus, and much more. The U-High community also has showed me how important it is to help others around you. The staff is constantly taught how to act in many different scenarios that could occur in a school building (school shooter, heart attacks, etc.). Even though nothing dangerous has happened before, the U-High community is always ready. I absolutely love U-High and I would recommend it to all students.
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University High School is a phenomenal school for those looking to go to college. U-High gives you a lot of freedom and responsibility, as one would get in college. U-High is a lab school affiliated with Illinois State University and therefore is located on the campus. Students are allowed on the campus during the free periods instead of having a study hall. The academics at U-High are also superb. It is one of the highest ranked schools outside of the Chicago area.
I would definitely choose to go to my current school again! Not only is the educational system great, but also the school spirit is fantastic! Having themes for games and cheering on the bleachers are some of the highlights in high school for me because of how much fun games were and cheering on my peers with all of my friends and family at my school.