University High School

University High School challenges and encourages children to learn.

University High School offers plenty of AP and Honors courses.

University High School provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.

After school programs at University High School are plentiful.

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

601 Gregory St, Normal, IL

Innovation District Neighborhood

Isu Laboratory Schools

4.2

4.0

605 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeffrey W Hill

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Average SAT Score
1280

Average ACT Score
29

Math Proficiency
74%

Reading Proficiency
80%

Average GPA
3.72

Graduation Rate
95%

Academics

A+

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

A-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.72	Reading Proficiency 80%
Math Proficiency 74%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 42	Full Time Teachers 42
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.8%

College Prep

Average SAT 1280 Math 640 Verbal 640	Average ACT 29 Math 29 English 30 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

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

200:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.2%	Male 47.4%
White 70.9%	Asian 8%
Two or more races 7.8%	Hispanic 7.7%
Black 5.6%

School Rankings

#30 Best Public HS in Illinois

#31 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois

#35 Best College Prep 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 185 Students

Illinois State University 134 Students

Illinois Wesleyan University 88 Students

Purdue University 72 Students

University of Iowa 72 Students

Northwestern University 65 Students

Michigan State University 54 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 53 Students

University of Missouri 52 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 79 Students

Psychology 59 Students

Biology 58 Students

Computer Science 46 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students

Pre-Law Studies 26 Students

Nursing 25 Students

Political Science and Government 25 Students

Finance 24 Students

Marketing 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

10/6/2025

I've really enjoyed being apart of this school. It really does challenge me as a student and a person and has shown me what to expect for my future.

5.0 Parent

6/19/2025

Oldest laboratory school in the US est. 1857 Long standing tradition of education and pedagogy. Challenging classes and excellence in college preparation.

4.0 Junior

3/29/2025

I'm incredibly grateful to be a student at University High School, I was able to attend at a wonderful school instead of a less fortunate school. I have been given so many opportunities and resources that i would never have had otherwise. It is a great school with great teachers and wonderful opportunities.

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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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List Price Range

$91K - $310K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$212,072

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

80%

Average Household Income

$47,875

% of College Grads

44.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,252 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

88.6%

Homes for Sale

$440,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,514 Sq Ft

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

3675 Madras Dr
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4.5 Baths
5,464 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,474 Sq Ft

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Land
0.38 Acres Lot

3679 Madras Dr

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2.5 Baths
2,516 Sq Ft

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

3653 Madras Dr
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$750 per month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,086 Sq Ft

707 Golfcrest Rd N
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Normal, IL

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Carden Springs Apartments and Townhomes
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
790+ Sq Ft

1808 Carden Springs Cir
Normal, IL

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Healing Stone Court Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
750+ Sq Ft

1285 Healing Stone Ct
Normal, IL

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Brickyard Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
680+ Sq Ft

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2 - 3 Beds
2 Baths
1,014+ Sq Ft

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1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
675+ Sq Ft

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Elm Point Apartments
2 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
900+ Sq Ft

304 Turnberry Dr
Bloomington, IL

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Oak Point Apartments
1 - 4 Beds
1-2 Baths
696+ Sq Ft

1430 Trumbull Ave
Normal, IL

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1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
575+ Sq Ft

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Normal, IL

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Parkway Court Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
550+ Sq Ft

1824 Parkway Ct
Normal, IL

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The Social on Hovey
2 - 4 Beds
2-4 Baths
1,000+ Sq Ft

800 W Hovey St
Normal, IL

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1-7 Keisha Drive
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft

1-7 Keisha Dr
Bloomington, IL

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Illinois Mclean County Normal 61790 Innovation District

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 605 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% 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 $212,072. 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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