Urbana High School

Urbana High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1002 S Race St,  Urbana, IL
Urbana School District No. 116
3.6
2.5
1,207 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Matthew Stark
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
73.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
284:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
36.7%
White
31.6%
Hispanic
14.5%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 277 Students
Parkland College 185 Students
Illinois State University 131 Students
Eastern Illinois University 105 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 92 Students
Northern Illinois University 73 Students
Michigan State University 72 Students
Bradley University 67 Students
University of Chicago 63 Students
Purdue University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Biology 37 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 28 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Sociology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 160 Reviews
2.0 Junior
12/18/2023
Urbana High School is a worse than average high school. I haven't really felt safe there before, the extracurriculars are nice though, but the overall lack of resources for smart, involved, and busy students like me is sometimes crazy.
3.0 Senior
9/17/2023
They have changed administration 5 times in the past 4 years and the rules are inconsistent. As a senior I don't mind the new people I'm just trying to graduate.
3.0 Junior
3/4/2023
The school is not bad and they always having a lot of activities for the students. I do sports, and the athletic programs are great. I join a lot of clubs from the school and we can even creat our onw clubs really easily. The teachers and staff are really nice and they care for their students. But, theres always a lot of fights and threats to the school. I love my school but i belive they need to work more in the safety procedure.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/16/2019
My second child to attend the UHS/UMS schools is a sr this year. Our experience over the past 8 plus years has been far from positive. Our oldest has gone on to do well but I would say it was in spite of his experience at UHS. It is disappointing to see people focus on diversity and inclusivity when...
4.0 other
5/2/2017
My son did amazing at Urbana. He was completely prepared for college and he had great teachers who became true mentors. There is more good in this school than what appears at times. The theatre program is awesome and they have great administration.
4.0 parent
9/12/2015
UHS is a very diverse school. I think this is a huge asset for developing a whole person. My kids are in advanced classes and are challenged, supported, and encouraged. The administrators, especially their counselors, really care about helping my kids achieve. The facilities are well cared for, and...
2.0 parent
5/27/2015
Very poor...once our son graduated, our daughter moved to Catholic School...no gangs, diversity pounded into students, and over 90% go on to college. This public school is pitiful.

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Urbana High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Urbana, IL and is served by the Urbana School District No. 116 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,207 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Urbana High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $305,772. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of Illinois High School, Actions Program, Re-Start Program, and more. Learn more about what Urbana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Urbana High School.

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