Uniontown Area High School
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146 East Fayette Street Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401 |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Opened | 1910 |
| School district | Uniontown Area |
| NCES District ID | 4224150 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Charles D. Manchesky |
| NCES School ID | 422415002184 |
| Principals | Mr. Manges Ms. Sefcheck |
| Faculty | 75 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 975 (2009-10 School Term) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District VII (WPIAL) |
| Team name | Red Raiders |
| Rival | 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.
UHS opened in 1911 and was renovated and added in 1954 and 1979 and has a Gymnasium with balconies, an Auditorium, Natatorium, Woodshop, Metal Shop, and Graphics Shop. Currently, as of January 2012, the school is undergoing renovations to relieve overcrowding issues and aging to the existing structure.
All students are required to complete 26 credits of coursework, 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.
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.
UHS is several course offerings, including:
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.
Uniontown is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL), which is District VII (7) of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
Coordinates: 39°53′47″N 79°43′13″W / 39.89632°N 79.72016°W
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