Normal Community High School

www.unit5.org

2,079 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.

2,079

Total Students

137.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

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	1,135
Hispanic	258
Black	299
Asian	238
Two or More	146
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,135 (54.6%)
Black
299 (14.4%)
Hispanic
258 (12.4%)
Asian
238 (11.4%)
Two or More
146 (7.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	2,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 503

Grade 10 482

Grade 11 561

Grade 12 533

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Normal Community High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	503
Grade 10	482
Grade 11	561
Grade 12	533

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Normal Community High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	999	48.1%
Male	1,080	51.9%

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