For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,423 students in Normal, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Normal, IL are University High School, Ybmc Charter School and Normal Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Normal, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Normal have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Normal, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Normal, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 5300
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Grades: 11-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Normal Community High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #44.
Normal Community West High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
412 E Cypress St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Normal, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Normal, IL include University High School, Ybmc Charter School and Normal Community High School. Normal has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Normal?
7 public high schools are located in Normal.
What is the racial composition of students in Normal?
Normal public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Normal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Normal include: Normal Community West High School vs. Normal Community High School, Normal Community High School vs. Normal Community West High School, University High School vs. Normal Community High School
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