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University Laboratory High School, "Uni," is a public high school committed to excellence and innovation in education. Unlike most public high schools, Uni has a competitive admissions process and invites all academically talented students to apply for admission. Uni provides a balanced educational program that enhances the intellectual, creative, social, and physical development of academically talented and motivated students.
According to its mission statement, Uni is a catalyst for educational innovation. For example, a Uni faculty member initiated the New Math. Uni seeks to spark the creative fervor and high aspirations of its students and to inspire them to excellence. The faculty at Uni challenge students through traditional and experimental strategies to ignite their potential for active, responsible involvement in the adult world.
As a public school, Uni does not charge tuition. The Illinois State Board of Education provides the greatest portion of funds to operate the school. Because Uni serves students from the state of Illinois, it is not part of a school district and receives no local property tax dollars. As a result, Uni seeks support from other sources. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign of which Uni is a unit provides some salary support, utilities, building maintenance and other services. Donations from private sources ensure that the experiences of today's students rival those of our remarkable graduates. This year Uni will raise $500,000 in private, voluntary donations from current use and endowment funds. University Laboratory High School is one of the great public high schools in the United States.
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