Type
-
School
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Siviq Rank#241
10 AP Courses
Enrollment
2,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The 2025–2026 high school profile for The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools reports that the school was founded in 1896, enrolls 2,205 students nursery through high school, uses a 4.00 unweighted GPA with no class rank, offers 10 AP-designated courses plus AT coursework, reports a mean ACT composite of 30.9 for the Class of 2025, and states that 95%–100% of graduates attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation.
Advanced Coursework
All academic courses at U-High are college preparatory and should be considered equivalent to honors-level courses. Lab’s most rigorous courses are noted by AP® or AT (Advanced Topics) on the transcript, but are not weighted in the GPA calculation. Students taking AT courses in the Fine Arts, History, and Science Departments may choose to take AP® exams. There is no limit set for the number of AP®/AT courses a student may take.
Matriculation Notes
Between 95% and 100% of U-High grads attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
50th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 50% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
5th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 5% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
27th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 27% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 3-5
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 10
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average ACT
- 31
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- No class rank calculated.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- U-High uses a 4.00 unweighted grading scale; AP®/AT courses are noted on the transcript but are not weighted in GPA calculation.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- Discipline infractions are not noted on the transcript. Serious discipline is reported on college applications by both the student and the college counselor, per the stipulations of the application.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Interim Director
Ethan Beuno de-Mesquita
PhD
Principal
Martin Woods
Institutional
Contacts
College Counselor
Christian Brown
College Counselor
Stephan Golas
College Counselor
Matt Mettille
College Counselor
Sharon Williams
Secretary
Jeannie Grbavac
Learning and Counseling Offices
Learning and Counseling Offices
Fax: 773-834-3261
Institutional
Accreditations
Listed under accreditation
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Listed under accreditation
North Central Association (NCA)
Recognized
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Listed as Illinois State Board of Education-recognized (ISBE)
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
141-335
External References
Links
Search & Answers
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
How many students are enrolled at The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
The current school profile reports about 2,205 students enrolled at The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Is The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools a day school or a boarding school?
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is a private school.
Does The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 10 AP courses at The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Does U-High weight grades or report class rank?
No. U-High uses a 4.0 unweighted grading scale, and AP/AT courses are noted on the transcript but not weighted into GPA. The school also says it does not calculate class rank.
Is service learning required to graduate?
Yes. Students must complete 40 hours of service learning and reflection papers.
What does the school report about college outcomes?
Lab says that 95% to 100% of U-High graduates attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation. It also notes that some students choose a gap year, travel, or work first.
Are many families connected to the University of Chicago?
Yes. The profile says more than half of Lab families are affiliated with the University of Chicago.
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By Similarity
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1770415253/chicagolab/chicagolab/pnrrqdjfyiyi8ujaltb8/2025-2026HighSchoolProfile.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Honors Program |
| Freedom of Expression - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/freedom-of-expression | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Home - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools www.ucls.uchicago.edu | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Faculty Count • Grades Served |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1770415253/chicagolab/chicagolab/pnrrqdjfyiyi8ujaltb8/2025-2026HighSchoolProfile.pdf | page_scan |
| About Lab - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab | supplemental_backfill |
| Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/diversity-equity-inclusion | supplemental_backfill |
| Freedom of Expression - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/freedom-of-expression | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Campus - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/our-campus | supplemental_backfill |
| School Leadership - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/school-leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| Home - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu | search |
| Apply - University of Chicago Laboratory Schools | www.ucls.uchicago.edu/admissions/apply | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 3-5 | Grades 3-5 Lower School An activity-based curriculum that provides hands on activities advancing the concepts learned in EC |
| Lowest Grade | - | - |
| Highest Grade | - | - |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | - |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | 2205 | Today, our 2,205 students in nursery through high school continue to benefit from his vision and principles. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1896 | founded by John Dewey in 1896 |
| School Leadership | - | Director, Interim Ethan Beuno de-Mesquita, PhD |
| Key Contacts | - | College Counselors Christian Brown [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | ACCREDITATION Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), North Central Association (NCA), and Illinois State Board of Education-recognized (ISBE) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB 141-335 |
| AP Courses | 10 | AP® COURSES Chinese; French; German; Spanish; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Statistics; Computer Science; Drawing and Painting; Photography |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors-level coursework mentioned on the official school site. |
| Advanced Course Notes | All academic courses at U-High are college preparatory and should be considered equivalent to honors-level courses. Lab’s most rigorous courses are noted by AP® or AT (Advanced Topics) on the transcript, but are not weighted in the GPA calculation. Students taking AT courses in the Fine Arts, History, and Science Departments may choose to take AP® exams. There is no limit set for the number of AP®/AT courses a student may take. | All academic courses at U-High are college preparatory and should be considered equivalent to honors-level courses. Lab’s most rigorous courses are noted by AP® or AT (Advanced Topics) on the transcript, but are not weighted in the GPA calculation. Students taking AT courses in the Fine Arts, History, and Science Departments may choose to take AP® exams. There is no limit set for the number of AP®/AT courses a student may take. |
| Faculty Count | 289 | At a Glance ... 289 teachers, nearly 80% with advanced degrees |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | 31 | ACT ... Composite 30.9 ... class of 2025 |
| Matriculation Summary | Between 95% and 100% of U-High grads attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation. | Between 95% and 100% of U-High grads attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation. Some graduates choose to travel, pursue a gap year, or work prior to continuing their education. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | No class rank calculated. | U-High uses a 4.00 unweighted grading scale with no class rank calculated. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | No class rank calculated. |
| Weighted Grades | No | U-High uses a 4.00 unweighted grading scale with no class rank calculated. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | U-High uses a 4.00 unweighted grading scale; AP®/AT courses are noted on the transcript but are not weighted in GPA calculation. | Lab’s most rigorous courses are noted by AP® or AT (Advanced Topics) on the transcript, but are not weighted in the GPA calculation. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | Discipline infractions are not noted on the transcript. Serious discipline is reported on college applications by both the student and the college counselor, per the stipulations of the application. | Discipline infractions are not noted on the transcript. Serious discipline is reported on college applications by both the student and the college counselor, per the stipulations of the application. |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in the supplied profile; No admission rate or applicant volume reported; enrolled-student testing is strong (SAT mean 712 EBRW/723 Math; ACT composite mean 30.9, middle 50% 28-34); All academic courses are described as college preparatory and equivalent to honors-level courses; Most rigorous courses are designated AP or AT, and there is no limit on the number of AP/AT courses a student may take; 10 AP-designated courses are reported, with additional AT coursework available; School uses a 4.00 unweighted GPA and does not calculate class rank; Four college counselors are listed, plus counseling office support; College counseling memberships include ACCIS, NACAC, IACAC, College Board, and NAIS; Profile reports that 95%-100% of graduates attend four-year colleges immediately after graduation; No states represented, countries represented, or international-student figures are reported; No financial-aid participation figures are reported |