Excellent
#47 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
University High School
High School · Isu Laboratory Schools · Normal, IL
An Isu Laboratory Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Isu Campus Box 5300, Normal, IL 61790
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at University High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2013, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where University High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Normal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Bloom Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–10 | 1.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Normal Community West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Isu Laboratory Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University High School is listed in ISU Laboratory Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High School
University High School is a public high school in Normal, IL, part of Isu Laboratory Schools, serving approximately 629 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High School rank in IL?
University High School ranks #47 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is University High School's MySchoolScout rating?
University High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University High School a charter school?
No, University High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High School a Title I school?
No, University High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (309) 438-8994
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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