University High School
Normal, IL · ISU Laboratory Schools · Grades 9 - 12
19th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
University High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University High School 19th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2022 to 97th in 2025.
University High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
University High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 629 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 68.5% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 9.1% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 8.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 8.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.6% | 5.9% | ▼ 4.7 pts |
High schools near University High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Eugene Field SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 0.9 mi away
- 5Normal Community West High SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 1.5 mi away330th of 601
ELA 51% · Math 30% - 3Bloomington High SchoolBloomington SD 87 · 2.3 mi away435th of 601
ELA 43% · Math 22% - –YBMC Charter SchMcLean County USD 5 · 2.4 mi away · charter
- 8Normal Community High SchoolMcLean County USD 5 · 4.5 mi away145th of 601
ELA 62% · Math 48% - 9Tri-Valley High SchoolTri Valley CUSD 3 · 10.8 mi away75th of 601
ELA 72% · Math 58% - 9Heyworth High SchoolHeyworth CUSD 4 · 14.1 mi away117th of 601
ELA 69% · Math 49% - 9Lexington High SchoolLexington CUSD 7 · 14.4 mi away77th of 601
ELA 73% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University High School in?
University High School is part of the ISU Laboratory Schools district in Normal, Illinois.
Is University High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University High School 19th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University High School?
White 69%, Asian 9%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 8% (629 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.