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Urbana School District 116

Stronger Together. Leading for the Future.

College and Career Readiness

College and Career Readiness

Our goal is to ensure every student has access to rigorous academic opportunities and a wide range of programs that prepare them for success beyond high school. Through our Portrait of a Graduate, we focus on the whole student, developing the skills and competencies needed for their future success.

At a Glance

39

Students earned the State Seal of Biliteracy in 2025

143

Students enrolled in college after graduation

510

UHS students taking honors courses

93

UHS Students enrolled in 1+ dual credit courses

807

Students enrolled in CTE programs

10

Early College and Career Academy Programs
  • A group of students in graduation caps and gowns pose in front of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
  • A smiling young woman in graduation robes walks down a school hallway, greeted by seated children.
  • A group of graduates in caps and gowns pose with teachers and children outside a brick building.
  • A group of graduates in black caps and gowns pose for a photo in front of a stone building.
  • A graduate in a black cap and gown stands outside next to two children, smiling near a brick building with large silver letters.
  • Graduating students in caps and gowns walk down a school hallway.

Programs and Services

In USD116, we empower every student to explore interests, plan with purpose and utilize the tools and resources available to leave Urbana High School with a post-secondary plan. With the support of teachers, families, community partnerships, each student will develop a pathway for life beyond high school. 

 

Academic Readiness

USD 116 has outlined six essential skills and compentencies through our Portrait of a Graduate to prepare our graduates for college, careers and lifelong success after graduation.

Career Readiness

Every student in grades 6-12 use a Postsecondary and Career Expectations Framework to guide them in college and career planning. The fremworks focues on preparing students for life after high school through career exploration and development, postsecondary education, and financial aid and literacy.

Postsecondary Planning

Our postsecondary planning starts early. We want our students to be ready for their journey after high school, whether that is a two or four-year college or university, technical trade school, the military or entering the workfoce. We guide students through career exploration, college applications, financial aid options and resume building. 

SchoolLinks

SchoolLinks an interactive college and career readiness platform that gives students the opportunity to discover their interests and strengths, explore careers and career pathways, research colleges and training programs, and set goals for their future.

In Urbana 116, we use SchoolLinks with students across grades 6–12 to provide age-appropriate experiences that grow with our students, helping them move from simply discovering what’s possible to creating a plan for what comes next.

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PaCE Framework

The Post-Secondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework is a roadmap to support students’ awareness, exploration and experiences during school to prepare them for their life after high school. 

Key Features of PaCE

Career Exploration and Development

Students engage in activities like interest surveys, job shadows, and internships to identify their passions and explore potential career pathways.

Postsecondary Education Exploration, Preparation, and Selection

Guidance on exploring college and training options, understanding admissions processes, and aligning postsecondary plans with career goals.


Financial Aid and Literacy

Students learn about budgeting, scholarships, FAFSA, and the true cost of postsecondary education to make informed financial decisions.

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