- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170009904506
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- 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 #4 of 5 high schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Isu Laboratory Schools · Illinois
NCES ID 170009904506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170009904506 · Normal, IL High · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Metcalf School (459 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 high schools in Normal. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 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
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% 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.
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
AP courses offered 13
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
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 15.4:1 students per teacher
Normal Community West High School
Standard public school
1,590 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Ybmc Charter Sch
Standard public school
16 students 5.3:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field School
Standard public school
4 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~624 students)
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 14.5:1, which is 4% 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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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 #4 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.
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.
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