University High School (Normal, Illinois)

University High School
Location
Map
601 West Gregory Street

,
61790

United States
Information
TypeLaboratory school
MottoAn exemplary high school... A model teacher education center.
Established1857
PrincipalAndrea Markert
Faculty92
Grades9–12
Number of students611 (2016-2017)
Color(s)  Kelly green
  Gold
Athletics conferenceCentral State Eight
Team namePioneers
RivalCCHS[1][nb 1]
PublicationBrome and Beyond
NewspaperClarionette
YearbookClarion
Websiteuhigh.ilstu.edu

University High School (U-High), located in Normal, Illinois, United States, is one of two laboratory schools of the College of Education at Illinois State University designed for research and teacher-training; the other is Thomas Metcalf School, an elementary school. Founded in 1857, it is the oldest laboratory school and among the oldest high schools in the United States. The principal is Andrea Markert, who was hired in April 2013 after having served as interim principal for the 2012–2013 school year and as assistant principal from 2010 to 2012.[2] Athletic teams are known as the Pioneers and the school colors are kelly green and gold.

  1. ^ Deacon, Joe (28 January 2016). "U High, CCHS hope to continue relationship, rivalry". The Pantagraph. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  2. ^ Coulter, Phyllis (April 18, 2013). "Interim U High principal Markert named to position permanently". Pantagraph. Retrieved June 14, 2017.


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