Universal School
Tel: (708)599-4100
- From its inception, Universal School has been based on the belief that the Muslim child if he or she is to mature into a well-rounded, socially successful, spiritual, human being then he or she should be given the opportunity to freely explore the harmony between creation and the Creator with the guidance of dedicated Muslim teachers and administrators.
- It is this balance of intellect and spirit that the Universal curriculum seeks to achieve, to educate our pupils in both the religious and the natural sciences and arts.
- The Universal school board made its top priority to seek and hire qualified educators who demonstrate a commitment to the values and practice of Islam.
- It is a pointless endeavor to educate children according to standards and values that are not adhered to by role models- in their lives, both at home and at school.
- Universal School meets the crucial challenge of stimulating the minds of Muslim boys and girls, safeguarding their innocence in the midst of a society that in some areas has lost its moral compass, preserving the Islamic cultural heritage and practices of their fore bearers while preparing them for leadership roles in this society.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 666 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 23 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP English, AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Computers, AP U.S. History, |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (High School Boys: Solid navy or black pleated, Solid white w/collar & buttons; or solid white or maroon polo ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling |
School Notes
- FROM CRAYONS TO COLLEGE: Universal School provides classes from preschool through 12th grade. This school year, there are over 406 students in the preschool and elementary level and 250 in 8 th 12 th grades, totaling 656 students. The spacious 92,000 square foot modern facility allows a maximum of 1000 students. At the current rate of growth, we anticipate reaching this number in a few short years. We expanded our building in 2015 to meet the needs of our community. Universal`s expansion project has added over 20,000 square feet to the existing building; Educating the leaders of tomorrow and Insh-allah serving 1000 students within the next few years. Our graduates have been accepted into Harvard University, Yale University, M.I.T., Cornell University, Brown, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington St. Louis Medical Program, Wesleyan, University in Connecticut, I.I.T. Dual acceptance Medical, DePaul University, Loyola University Honors Program, University of Illinois at Chicago Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana, and other accredited institutions.
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