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, Pennsylvania city limits. Due to the campus' location, some students from Uniontown do attend Laurel Highlands for convenience.

Laurel Highlands High School
Address
300 Bailey Avenue

North Union Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Uniontown
,
Pennsylvania
15401
Coordinates39°54′26″N 79°42′36″W
Information
School typePublic High School
Opened1972
School districtLaurel Highlands School District
NCES District ID4213320
SuperintendentDr. Jesse Wallace
NCES School ID421332006600
PrincipalMr. John Diamond
Faculty61.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment885 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.51[1]
Color(s)     
Athletics conferenceWPIAL (PIAA District VII)
MascotMustangs
NicknameLH
RivalUniontown Albert Gallatin
Feeder schoolsLaurel Highlands Middle School
WebsiteLaurel Highlands High School

Creation and history

Laurel Highlands High School was created in 1967 by merging rival high schools, North Union and South Union. Students attended high school in their respective buildings until completion of the current campus in 1972. Minor upgrades were performed to the school in 1994. The most recent structural update was completed in 2015 with a $43 million renovation.

Academics

According to the schools Curriculum Guide[2] students need 25.5 credits in order to graduate, as well as complete a graduation project and career portfolio.

Credit structure
Subject Area# CreditsNotes
English4.0Academic English I, II, III, IV
Social Studies4.0Civics, World History, American History, Political Science/Recent US History OR Geography/Economics
Science4.0Biology and three Science electives
Mathematics4.0Minimum of: Algebra 9, Algebra 10, Geometry 11, and Algebra 12
Health, Physical Education/Aquatics2.5Phys Ed. Each Year, Health in Sophomore Year
Arts or Humanities2.0Foreign Language, Art, Technology Education, Music, or Family/Consumer Science
Freshman Seminar0.5Grade 9 Required Course.
Other Areas4.5Courses vary depending on which curricula the student participates in or if goes to Fayette County Career and Technical Institute.
TOTAL25.5

Course offerings
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education/Health/Aquatics
  • 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

References
  1. "Laurel Highlands SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. "High School Curriculum Guide" (PDF). Laurel Highlands School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
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