For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,521 students in Urbana, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Urbana, IL is Urbana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbana, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Urbana have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Urbana, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Of Illinois High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Urbana, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Urbana, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Urbana, IL include Urbana High School.
How many public high schools are located in Urbana?
5 public high schools are located in Urbana.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbana?
Urbana public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Urbana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Urbana include: University Of Illinois High School vs. Urbana High School, Urbana High School vs. University Of Illinois High School
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