Summary:
The city of Urbana, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch program participation.
The standout school in the district is University of Illinois High School, which ranks 2nd out of 698 Illinois high schools and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects, as well as a high graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. In contrast, the other schools in the district have much lower proficiency rates, often below 30%.
While Leal Elementary School is the highest-performing elementary school in the district, ranking 1220th out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools, the district as a whole faces challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may contribute to the lower academic achievement. The data also reveals significant disparities in resources and funding, with spending per student ranging from $14,120 to $23,395 across the schools. These insights highlight the need for the Urbana School District 116 to address equity and access to quality education for all students in the area.
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