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University High School

Admissions

U-High seeks students of all backgrounds and identities and experience hands-on innovative learning. Each freshman class is comprised of approximately 160 students and upperclass students are also encouraged to apply.

Become a Pioneer

Application

The application will go live on January 28th, 2026. It must be turned in by February 28th, 2026 at 4 p.m. Applications can be

  • filled out online
  • turned in as a paper copy (available in the main office)
  • be requested in a language other than English

Application components

  • complete questions
  • grades
  • standardized test scores
  • discipline report 
  • 1 prompt response

The application is currently closed. Frequently Asked Questions

Get to know U-High and the Lab Schools

The University Laboratory Schools, Thomas Metcalf and University High School, provide educational opportunities for preschool through twelfth-grade students.

Extracurricular Activities

U-High has 9 girls sports, 3 co-ed sports, 9 boys sports, 12 competitive activitities, camps, and nearly 50 clubs.

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Career and academic paths

  • Students have multiple path to success by taking classes through Bloomington Career Academy, Heartland (dual credit), and Illinois State (dual credit)
  • Students can earn their Associates degree from HCC during high school
  • Shadow a professional through our internship program your senior year
  • Take fields trips to explore careers

Shadow Experience

Prospective students can opt to spend a full or fall day with a current U-High student

  • Incoming 8th grade students will shadow a current U-High freshman
  • Upperclassmen students will shadow a current U-High upperclass student

Shadow request form

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