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located at 453 West Collins Street in

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, a

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, in the

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. UHS serves the communities of Mendon, Fowler,

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, Loraine, Marcelline,

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, and Ursa. The campus is located 15 miles northeast of

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, and serves a mixed

and

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residential community.

History

Unity High School was formed in 1948 by the consolidation of four high schools: Lima High School, Ursa High School, Mendon High School and Loraine High School.

Athletics

Unity High School competes in the West Central Conference and is a member school in the

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. The UHS mascot is the Mustang, with school colors of maroon, white, and Columbia blue. Due to their small enrollment, they combine for football with

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References

External links

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Unity Community Unit School District 4
{{authority control Public high schools in Illinois Schools in Adams County, Illinois 1948 establishments in Illinois