- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Urbana, IL
Urbana High School
Federal NCES profile for Urbana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173996004015
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbana High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,176
- students enrolled
Urbana High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Urbana High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 173996004015 · Urbana, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,176 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbana Middle School (877 students)
Urbana High School held near 1,207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Urbana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Urbana High School
1,176 students
- Urbana Middle
Urbana Middle School
877 students
- Yankee Ridge E 404
Yankee Ridge Elem School
404 students
- Dr Preston L W 399
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
399 students
- Leal Elem Scho 373
Leal Elem School
373 students
- Thomas Paine E 324
Thomas Paine Elem School
324 students
What this shows Urbana High School reports 1,176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urbana High School compares
Urbana High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,176 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,176
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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.
Funding equity
$20,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Urbana High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Urbana Sd 116 reports $20,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Urbana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Paine Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urbana High School
How many students attend Urbana High School?
Urbana High School has 1,176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Urbana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,220 (2022-23) → 1,207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana High School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana High School?
The largest demographic group at Urbana High School is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Urbana, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana High School?
Urbana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Urbana High School rank among public schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Urbana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Urbana on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbana Sd 116?
Besides Urbana High School, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana Middle School (877 students), Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students), and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch (399 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.