Uniontown Area High School

Uniontown Area High School
Address
Map
146 East Fayette Street

Uniontown
,
Pennsylvania
15401
Information
School typePublic High School
Opened1910
School districtUniontown Area
SuperintendentCharles D. Manchesky
Staff55.80 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment793 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.21[1]
Color(s)   
Athletics conferencePennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District VII (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League)
Team nameRed Raiders
RivalAlbert Gallatin Laurel Highlands
Communities servedUniontown, Markleysburg, Ohiopyle
Feeder schoolsA.J. McMullen Middle School
Ben Franklin Middle School
LaFayette Middle School
WebsiteUniontown Area High School

Uniontown Area High School is a comprehensive public high school serving around 975 students in grades 9-12 who reside in the Uniontown Area School District in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

History

Uniontown opened in 1911 and was renovated and added in 1954 and 1979 and has a gymnasium[2] with balconies, an auditorium, natatorium, woodshop, metal shop, and graphics shop. As of January 2012, the school is undergoing renovations to relieve overcrowding issues and aging to the existing structure. In January 2018, a mass shooting was averted when a student was discovered with multiple weapons at his house.[3]

Graduation requirements

All students are required to complete 26 credits of coursework,[2] as well as complete a graduation project and score proficient or above on the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments. The breakdown in how a student earns their credits depends on whether or not they attend the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute.

Coursework Breakdown

Subject Area UHS UHS/FCCTI Notes
English 4.0 4.0 One credit each year
Social Studies 4.0 3.0 PA History/Civics, World Cultures, American

History and Economics (0.5). Students may choose from POD, Psychology and African-American Studies for the remaining 1/2.
For FCCTI students:PA History/Civics, World History (.5), US History (.5) and Economics (.5). Students may choose from POD, Psychology and African American Studies for the remaining one-half (.5) credit.

Mathematics 4.0 4.0
Science 4.0 3.0
Computer Science 1.0 0.5
Health/Physical Education 1.5 1.5 One PE Course each year, including one in Aquatics.
Electives / FCCTI 6.5 12.0
TOTAL 26.0 28.0

Course offerings

UHS is several course offerings,[4] including:

  • Business/Computer/Information Technology - Including a Graphic Arts program
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Fine Arts - Music and Art
  • World Languages - Including French and Spanish
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Practical Arts (Family and Consumer Sciences/Technology Education) - Includes: Publications, Drafting and Design, Manufacturing, Construction and Agile Robotics
  • Science
  • Social Studies

Vocational Education

Students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to attend the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute in nearby Georges Township part-time if they wish to pursue a certain trade that they offer.

Athletics

Uniontown is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League, which is District VII (7) of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Sport Boys Girls
Baseball Class AAA
Basketball Class AAA Class AAA
Cross Country Class AAA Class AAA
Football Class AAA
Golf Class AAA
Soccer Class AA Class AAA
Swimming and Diving Class AA Class AA
Track and Field Class AAA Class AAA
Volleyball Class AA

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Uniontown Area SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Student Handbook 2010-11" (PDF). Uniontown Area School District. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Uniontown H.S. School Shooting Thwarted, Student Found With Arsenal Of Weapons". CBS News. January 26, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Secondary Course Planning Guide" (PDF). Uniontown Area School District. Retrieved 7 January 2012.

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