University High School vs. Normal Community High School
Should I attend University High School or Normal Community High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Normal Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,154 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
605 students
2,154 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#707 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Graduation Rate
n/a
93%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
156
669
Grade 10 Students
146
543
Grade 11 Students
154
465
Grade 12 Students
149
477
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
74%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
14%