University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
601 Gregory St,  Normal, IL
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4.2
4.0
605 Students
A
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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
3.71

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
71.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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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%
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School Rankings

#38 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
#47 Best Public HS in Illinois
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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 184 Students
Illinois State University 139 Students
Purdue University 77 Students
University of Iowa 72 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 71 Students
Northwestern University 67 Students
University of Missouri 56 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 53 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 50 Students
Michigan State University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 175 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/24/2024
I like that there are so many opportunities to join clubs and activities at the school. Some times it feels that the guidelines for several sports and activities are not explicitly clear. At times it seems there are no guidelines. The teachers and staff do take pride in their teaching and students.
5.0 Senior
11/26/2023
U-High is an exceptional school when it comes to academics. The material is challenging and properly prepares any student for college.
4.0 Alum
6/29/2023
There was a high amount of school spirit in both the student body and faculty. There is a large amount of traditions present, most within the freshman and senior year. One being the Greek Olympics which is a great experience for all Freshman, they compete in teams with their classmates for the coveted trophy. There are many teachers who care about you and your performance but also you as a person and are there to help you.
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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