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University High School vs. Normal Community West High School

Should you attend University High School or Normal Community West High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
University High School
Isu Campus Box 5300
Normal, IL 61790
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Normal Community West High School
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Normal Community West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,659 students in grades 9-12, Normal Community West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
629 students
1,659 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Normal Community West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Normal Community West High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
106 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Normal Community West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the ISU Laboratory Schools and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Normal Community West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#118 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#1414 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Normal Community West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in IL)
24%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the ISU Laboratory Schools and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Normal Community West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the ISU Laboratory Schools and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Normal Community West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 10% in IL)
95%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of University High School with the average graduation rate observed in the ISU Laboratory Schools and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Normal Community West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of University High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Normal Community West High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
161
440
Grade 10 Students
160
413
Grade 11 Students
164
395
Grade 12 Students
144
411
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the ISU Laboratory Schools and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Normal Community West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the ISU Laboratory Schools and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Normal Community West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the ISU Laboratory Schools and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Normal Community West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the ISU Laboratory Schools and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Normal Community West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the ISU Laboratory Schools and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Normal Community West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of University High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the ISU Laboratory Schools and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Normal Community West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the ISU Laboratory Schools and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Normal Community West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mclean County Unified School District 5 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(11-12 School Year Data)
16%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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