Enrollment
624
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Normal, IL
University High School
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170009904506
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 624
- students enrolled
University High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Isu Laboratory Schools · Illinois
NCES ID 170009904506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at University High School
University High School is a mid-sized high school in Normal, Illinois, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Normal's high schools, it stands alongside Normal Community High School (2,079 students): University High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Its district, Isu Laboratory Schools, also runs Thomas Metcalf School (459 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University High School compares
University High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 624 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170009904506
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, University High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 208:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.6%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 2
How University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Metcalf School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Normal
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Normal Community High School
Standard public school
2,079 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Normal Community West High School
Standard public school
1,590 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Ybmc Charter Sch
Standard public school
16 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field School
Standard public school
4 students 0.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University High School
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School?
The largest demographic group at University High School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Normal, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University High School rank among high schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Normal, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Normal on the city page.
Is University High School a good school?
University High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Isu Laboratory Schools?
Besides University High School, Isu Laboratory Schools also operates Thomas Metcalf School (459 students). See the Isu Laboratory Schools district page for the complete list.