Laurel Highlands High School
| South Union High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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300 Bailey Avenue Uniontown , Pennsylvania 15401 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Opened | 1972 |
| School district | Laurel Highlands School District |
| NCES District ID | 4213320 |
| Superintendent | Mr. Jesse Wallace |
| NCES School ID | 421332006600 |
| Principal | Mr. John Diamond |
| Faculty | 75 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,092[1] (2009-10 School Year) |
| • Grade 2 | 2 |
| • Grade 9 | 311 |
| • Grade 10 | 300 |
| • Grade 11 | 236 |
| • Grade 12 | 244 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
| Athletics conference | WPIAL (PIAA District VII) |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Nickname | LH |
| Team name | Mustangs (Boys), Filles (Girls |
| Rival | Uniontown Area |
| Feeder schools | Laurel Highlands Middle School |
| Alumni | Dr. Peter M. Rhee |
| Website | Laurel Highlands High School |
Laurel Highlands High School is a public high school serving around 1,100 students in grades 9–12 from the outlying Uniontown city limits. Due to the campus' location, some students from Uniontown do attend LH for convenience. The principal and assistant principals of the school run it with great challenges.
Creation and history
Laurel Highlands was created in 1967, merging rivals North Union and South Union High Schools students attended high school in the respective buildings until completion of the current high school campus in 1972. Minor upgraded were performed to the school in 1994, and presently there is debate about future renovations, especially with the possible[2] addition of a career wing and the elimination of the district's natatorium, which had been closed for safety reasons.
Academics
According to the schools Curriculum Guide[3] students need 25.5 credits in order to graduate, as well as complete a graduation project and career portfolio.
Credit structure
| Subject Area | # Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | Academic English I, II, III, IV |
| Social Studies | 4.0 | Civics, World History, American History, Political Science/Recent US History OR Geography/Economics |
| Science | 4.0 | Biology and three Science electives |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | Minimum of: Algebra 9, Algebra 10, Geometry 11, and Algebra 12 |
| Health, Physical Education/Aquatics | 2.5 | Phys Ed. Each Year, Health in Sophomore Year |
| Arts or Humanities | 2.0 | Foreign Language, Art, Technology Education, Music, or Famuly/Consumer Science |
| Freshman Seminar | 0.5 | Grade 9 Required Course. |
| Other Areas | 4.5 | Courses vary depending on which curricula the student partcicipates in or if goes to Fayette County Career and Technical Institute. |
| TOTAL | 25.5 |
Course offerings
- English
- Social Studies
- Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education/Health
- World Language: Including courses in French, Spanish, and Foreign Cultures
- Business Education: Including tourism courses
- Air Force/JROTC
- Technology Education: Including courses in CADD, as well as an introductory course to the Natural Gas industry in the area.
- Family/Consumer Sciences
- Music
- Art
- Driver's Education
Vocational Education Opportunity
Students in Grades 10–12 have the opportunity to attend the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute in Georges Township for one-half day, each day while attending their home school the other half of the day.
Athletics
| Sport | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Class AAA | |
| Basketball | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Cross Country | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Football | Class AAA | |
| Soccer | Class AA | Class AAA |
| Golf | Class AAA | |
| Swimming and Diving | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Track and Field | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Softball | Class AAA | |
| Wrestling | Class AAA | |
| Volleyball | Class AAA |
Notable alumni
- Dr. Peter M. Rhee, the Physician to Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the other patients in the 2011 Tucson shooting graduated from Laurel Highlands in 1979.
- Wil Robinson, former ABA basketball player, All-American at West Virginia University
- Terry Mulholland, MLB pitcher for many teams over a 21-year career
- Buddy Dice, Won coach of the year for northeast ohio in 2014.
References
- ^ "NCES - School Search". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ Ekas, Cindy (25 August 2011). "Laurel Highlands OKs school renovation". Greensburg Tribune-Review. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ "High School Curriculum Guide" (PDF). Laurel Highlands School District. Retrieved 29 December 2011.