Laurel Highlands High School is a public

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serving around 1,100 students in grades 9–12 from the outlying Uniontown,

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

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 students need 25.5 credits in order to graduate, as well as complete a graduation project and career portfolio.

Credit structure

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

Notable alumni

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References

{{authority control Public high schools in Pennsylvania Schools in Fayette County, Pennsylvania Educational institutions established in 1972 1972 establishments in Pennsylvania