University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 Gregory St,  Normal, IL
Isu Laboratory Schools
4.2
4.0
605 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeffrey W Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
71.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%
White
71.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.7%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black
4.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#38 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
#47 Best Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 183 Students
Illinois State University 140 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 78 Students
Purdue University 77 Students
University of Iowa 75 Students
Northwestern University 62 Students
University of Missouri 59 Students
Michigan State University 50 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 50 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Biology 59 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Economics 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 178 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/20/2025
I was very pleased with U-High academics wise as each of the teachers knew their topics and taught them well to students. I am graduating from here and the buildings overall kept up very well. Go Pioneers!
4.0 Junior
1/23/2024
The best parts of University High School are the traditions. They date back to the 1800s when the school first opened, and it is beautiful getting to experience practicing them each year. The worst part is that the number of people being admitted each year is rising, however, the school was built for only a few hundred people.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
As a student of University High School I really appreciate the community within the school. With countless traditions and events, the culture of U-High is unlike any other school. I hope to see these traditions persist and thrive in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
12/6/2008
5.0 parent
5/21/2008
1.0 other
2/9/2008
5.0 parent
4/24/2007

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University High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Normal, IL and is served by the Isu Laboratory Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 605 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $199,518. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eugene Field School, McClean Co Detention Center, Heartland Community College, and more. Learn more about what Normal has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School.

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