Summary:
The city of Urbana, Illinois is home to two high schools: Urbana High School and University of Illinois High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Urbana School District 116 and the University of Ill Lab School districts, respectively.
Based on the available data, the standout school in this area is the University of Illinois High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking of 2nd out of 698 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Urbana High School ranks much lower, at 498th out of 698 schools in the same year, with a 1-star rating. The University of Illinois High School significantly outperforms Urbana High School and the state of Illinois in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels.
While both schools have similar graduation rates (89.0%) and dropout rates (2.4%) for the 2024-2025 school year, Urbana High School has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.44%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, University of Illinois High School has a much lower student-teacher ratio (12.4) compared to Urbana High School (314), suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.
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