How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Normal Community West High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Normal, IL | Normal, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,590 | 624 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Normal Community West High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,620 | - |
| District | Mclean County Unit District No. 5 | ISU Laboratory Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Normal Community West High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 70.8% |
| African American | 15.8% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Normal Community West High School | University High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 272:1 | 203:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 12.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 262 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.