UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL

University of Illinois High Sch is a public high school that is part of the University of Ill Lab School school district, located in Urbana, IL with about 290 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade.

It appears there may be a slight misunderstanding regarding the nature of this institution. The address provided, **1212 W. Springfield Ave. in Urbana, Illinois**, is the historic site of the **University of Illinois Laboratory High School**, commonly known as **"Uni High."**

Here is a two-paragraph summary of the school:

University of Illinois Laboratory High School (Uni High) is a selective-admission, laboratory school affiliated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Founded in 1876, it serves as a center for educational experimentation and research, operating under the University’s College of Education. Because of its unique structure, the school provides a rigorous, accelerated college-preparatory curriculum that allows students to take University of Illinois courses for credit while still in high school. Its small class sizes and close proximity to the university campus create a collegiate atmosphere that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and intellectual curiosity.

The student body at Uni High is noted for its high academic achievement and diverse representation from the surrounding Champaign-Urbana community. Beyond the traditional core subjects, the school is well-regarded for its robust offerings in the humanities, foreign languages, and laboratory sciences, reflecting its status as a testing ground for innovative teaching methodologies. By fostering a close-knit community and a challenging academic environment, the school aims to prepare its students for success at the nation’s most competitive universities, while simultaneously contributing to the advancement of pedagogical practices within the field of education.

For more information, contact University of Illinois High Sch at (217) 333-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1212 W Springfield
Urbana, IL 61801-2909
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Urbana, IL with about 290 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
290
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 290 students

White
44.8%
Asian
31.0%
Two or more races
13.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Black or African American
3.4%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.