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Urbana School District No. 116

Urbana High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Champaign County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Urbana, IL
  • 155 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      C
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Urbana High School is an above average, public school located in Urbana, IL. It has 1,104 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 24% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.
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    (217) 384-3505
    1002 S Race St
    Urbana, IL 61801
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    33%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    24%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1140
    95 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    83 responses
    AP Enrollment
    19%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $34,273
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $799
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $146,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 48 responses
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    • Homecoming week
      29%
    • It has many after school programs
      15%
    • CLub Activities
      8%
    • Sporting Events
      8%
    • Drama club
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Choir
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,104
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    62%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,434
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.2%
    58%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.26 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.26 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.26 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,127/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.29 responses
    28%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.29 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.29 responses
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    I do like Urbana High school. It’s has quite a bit of cliques but not too bad and you’ll find someone. You have a really broad choice of classes you can take. We have really good teachers and also really bad teachers. The higher English classes are pretty stressful and almost have nothing to do with learning English it seems, more social studies based. Which isn’t bad just wish it had a little bit more English involved. The school is overall pretty average. Just keep to yourself and try not to pick“battles” you have no business being in. Drama is pretty rampant but that’s in all high schools.
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    For the most part, I have encountered supportive and positive teachers and mentors at Urbana High School. The variety of AP and advanced classes paired with supportive staff adds a lot to the school. However, the disconnect between administration and teachers and students (teachers and students holding a close relationship and not so much with the admin) puts a negative spin on the educational experience at UHS.
    Good class options, mostly good teachers. Excellent diversity (very liberal), excellent student culture, good amount of sports options and stellar facility, even though we aren't *that* good at football. Overall, a good experience!