At a glance
Reported students
624
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541.5
University High School: 624 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about University High School
University High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Normal. It is one of 2 current school records connected to ISU Laboratory Schools. NCES reports 624 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Asian (8%). Students served under IDEA represent 0.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 0.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black5.6%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in ISU Laboratory Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near University High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClean Co Detention Center High · McLean County USD 5 | 06–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| Eugene Field School High · McLean County USD 5 | 12–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Normal Community West High School High · McLean County USD 5 | 09–12 | 1,590 | 1.5 mi |
| Bloomington Career Academy High · DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE | 10–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Bloomington High School High · Bloomington SD 87 | 09–12 | 1,369 | 2.3 mi |
| YBMC Charter Sch High · Charter · McLean County USD 5 | 11–12 | 16 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in ISU Laboratory Schools.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School reported 624 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 624 students and 41.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
University High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on ISU Laboratory Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is University High School in?
University High School is part of ISU Laboratory Schools, based in Normal, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McClean Co Detention Center (0.6 mi), Eugene Field School (0.9 mi), Normal Community West High School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.