University of Illinois High Sch

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.
319
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
79.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University of Illinois High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White105
Hispanic52
Black16
Asian101
Two or More31
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    105 (34.1%)
  • Asian
    101 (32.8%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    31 (10.1%)
  • Black
    16 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 79.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 8 65
Grade 9 65
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University of Illinois High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 865
Grade 965
Grade 1065
Grade 1160
Grade 1264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University of Illinois High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16551.7%
Male14344.8%
Not Specified113.5%