Uniontown Area High School
| Uniontown Area High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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146 East Fayette Street , 15401 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Opened | 1910 |
| School district | Uniontown Area |
| Superintendent | Dr. Charles D. Manchesky |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 804 (2016-17)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District VII (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League) |
| Team name | Red Raiders |
| Rival | Albert Gallatin Laurel Highlands |
| Communities served | Uniontown, Markleysburg, Ohiopyle |
| Feeder schools | A.J. McMullen Middle School Ben Franklin Middle School LaFayette Middle School |
| Website | Uniontown 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.
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. |
| Mathematics | 5.0 | 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,[3] 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 |
References
- ^ "Uniontown Area Shs". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Student Handbook 2010-11" (PDF). Uniontown Area School District. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "Secondary Course Planning Guide" (PDF). Uniontown Area School District. Retrieved 7 January 2012.