Serving 620 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
University High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend University High School?
620 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
