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University High School

Isu Campus Box 5300, Normal, IL 61790 · (309) 438-8994 · McLean County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL624 STUDENTS
Enrollment
624
High
DISTRICT 542 · STATE 834
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 915625%
Grade 1015525%
Grade 1114924%
Grade 1216426%
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 69% · US 70%
White
44171%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 45% · US 43%
Hispanic
488%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 29% · US 30%
Black
356%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 16% · US 15%
Asian
508%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6% · US 6%
Two+
498%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29848%
Female
32552%

School pathway

Feeds from
Thomas Metcalf SchoolPK–08
Based on grade levels within ISU Laboratory Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where University High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn IllinoisIn McLean County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
624#294 of 708#4 of 11
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.0:1#316 of 528#6 of 8
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
47.7%#198 of 537#4 of 8
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+2.0%#171 of 191N/A
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
624
+17 (+3%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 575
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2562441.615.0:1N/A
2023-2462944.314.2:1N/A
2022-2362043.414.3:1N/A
2020-21607N/AN/AN/A
2017-186124513.6:12% (14)
2015-166104114.9:13% (19)
2010-116133816.1:1N/A
2000-016174713.1:1N/A
1990-915754712.2:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University High School.

Since 2017-18: students up 2% (612 to 624); teachers down 8% (45 to 41.6).

About University High School

As a small high school, University High School serves students in Normal, Illinois. It reports enrollment of 624 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Illinois, the average enrollment is about 834.

ISU Laboratory Schools is responsible for 2 schools, University High School included, with 1,083 students in all.

Of every 100 students at University High School, about 71 are White. After that, the student body is 8% Asian, 8% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 6% Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 48%.

University High School has 41.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. The gap from the 13.8:1 average for high schools in Illinois is 1.2 students per teacher.

The county, McLean County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $79,905, roughly 47% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. McLean County has 60 public schools with about 23,759 students, including University High School.

Measured in a straight line, Thomas Metcalf School is about 0.4 miles from University High School. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

Its location is classified as Suburb: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.

By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 624, from 607 in 2020-21.

This page collects posts and questions about University High School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.

McLean County at a glance

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Population
171,556
Census ACS
Median income
$79,905
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
60
23,759 students

Quick facts

School name
University High School
District
ISU Laboratory Schools
Address
Isu Campus Box 5300, Normal, IL 61790
Phone
(309) 438-8994
County
McLean County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
624
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
170009904506
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in ISU Laboratory Schools
Other schools in Normal
Other University High schools

14 other US public schools in 11 states are named University High. University High School is the 8th largest of the 15.

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Frequently asked questions

About University High School
What is the total enrollment at University High School?
University High School enrolls approximately 624 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at University High School is approximately 15.0:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at University High School?
Student demographics at University High School are roughly 71% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Black, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is University High School in?
University High School is part of ISU Laboratory Schools.
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