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Academic Team Advances to National Final Four

With a win in the Chicago tournament, the University High School Academic Team was named one of four national semifinalists. The team will compete on June 17 for the national title.

2016-17 Annual Report Now Available Online

The 2016-17 Annual Report is now available from University High School. Visit the Giving section of our website for recognition of all those who supported University that year.

StoryCorps Book Chosen for 2018 Summer Reading

The 2018 summer reading book, “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work,” explores the ways in which our callings, or professions, can help us to lead more fulfilling lives.

Unique Partnership with Teacher Inspires Senior’s Gold Award Project

Having struggled with English class all her life, senior Becca Elliott discovers a love for outdoor literature that, two years later, led to a unique partnership and a Gold Award.

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University Fast Facts

Students for the 2017-18 School Year

College Acceptance for the Class of 2017

Million in Merit Scholarships for Class of 2017

University Students Who Participate in Service

University is an all-around school. They are strong in academics while also focusing on community and the students’ individual needs. They take extra time with students to make sure they have future goals and a game plan to reach them. You won’t find this kind of experience and commitment at other schools.

Kristin Smith

Mother of Steven ('18)

I keep waiting for the proverbial bubble to burst that University High School cannot really be this good, but it actually is.

Kurt Schepers

Father of Grant ('18)

It is heartwarming to watch my boys navigate their lives and make decisions about their futures, knowing that the confidence in their abilities and the courage to step out and embrace the world as life-long learners comes in large part from being members of the University community.

Wendy Wright Feng

Mother of George ('12) and William ('13)