University of Illinois High Sch
306 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
306
Total Students
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Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 108 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 121 |
| Two or More | 24 |
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Asian121 (39.5 %)
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White108 (35.3 %)
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Hispanic31 (10.1 %)
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Two or More24 (7.8 %)
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Black22 (7.2 %)
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: | University of Ill Lab School |
| Phone: | (217)333-2870 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 306 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
65
Grade 9
55
Grade 10
61
Grade 11
61
Grade 12
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 65 |
| Grade 9 | 55 |
| Grade 10 | 61 |
| Grade 11 | 61 |
| Grade 12 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 154 | 50.3% |
| Male | 152 | 49.7% |
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