Normal Community High School

www.unit5.org

2,131 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Normal Community High School (NCHS), located in Normal, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Bloomington-Normal area. As part of McLean County Unit District No. 5, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum and robust extracurricular program. NCHS prides itself on maintaining a balanced environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework—including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) classes—and career-technical education to prepare students for diverse post-graduation pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community through a strong tradition of athletic excellence, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The campus at 3900 E Raab Rd serves as a hub for student development, fostering a culture that encourages leadership, school spirit, and civic responsibility. With a large and diverse student body, Normal Community High School focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth alongside their academic achievements.

2,131

Total Students

135.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Normal Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,263
Hispanic	208
Black	306
Asian	231
Two or More	112
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,263 (59.3 %)
Black
306 (14.4 %)
Asian
231 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
208 (9.8 %)
Two or More
112 (5.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4401
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 614

Grade 10 567

Grade 11 495

Grade 12 455