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In a kind, diverse, and exciting community
Lab students, families, and educators share an affinity for experiential learning, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity.
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In a top-ranked academic program
Lab builds on founder John Dewey's historical legacy to provide an outstanding academic program for N-12 students at the world-renowned University of Chicago.
Kindness • Diversity • Curiosity • Creativity • Confidence • Scholarship •
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On a journey of lifelong learning
An adventure in learning at every grade level
The Lab program delivers strong academics, effective social-emotional learning, and a deep appreciation for diversity. Our curricula, teaching modalities, and classroom environments build intentionally and effectively as students progress through our four divisions. At every developmental stage, students grow in curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
N3-Grade 2
Early Childhood
A play-based curriculum that cultivates an environment of possibility, choice, initiative, and confidence.
Grades 3-5
Lower School
An activity-based curriculum that provides hands on activities advancing the concepts learned in EC.
Grades 6-8
Middle School
The beginning of an intellectual, social, and emotional journey that instils the independence and confidence for high school.
Grades 9-12
University High
Engaging students in a rigorous, discussion-based curriculum that prepares graduates to actively engage in a democratic society.
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In a dynamic, inspiring student body
Lab students enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn, stretch, grow, explore, take risks, and thrive.
Compete
Not just in sports! In science, journalism, and a host more.
Explore
Our extended campus of the city of Chicago.
Create
On stunning stages in our state-of the-art performing arts facility.
Change the World
Our program cultivates world-renowned alumni that positively contribute to society.
Inquire
Lab scholars inspire the curriculum through questions and research.
At a Glance
2,211
students
60+
high school clubs & activities
158
classes offered each year
at U-High
65%
of U-Highers play on at least one team
62%
of families affiliated
with the University of Chicago
26
classroom pets at Earl Shapiro Hall
615,000
square feet of indoor space
—that's about 11 football fields
11
recipients of the prestigious Golden Apple Award
13
wet science labs
4
fully equipped art studios
289
teachers, nearly 80%
with advanced degrees
161+
books authored by Lab Alumni
21
Lab Alumni have been elected
or appointed to public office
3
well-appointed theaters
50+
languages spoken in
students' homes
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Erica Davidovic ’85
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Myles Cobb ’24
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Téa Tamburo ’23
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David B. Wilkins, '73
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Sonia Perez
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In a network of trailblazers
Graduates of the Laboratory Schools are uniquely prepared to thrive, succeed, and lead, supported by an outstanding faculty and accomplished alumni community.
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