Uniontown opened in 1911 and was renovated and added in 1954 and 1979 and has a gymnasium[2] with balconies, an auditorium, natatorium, woodshop, metal shop, and graphics shop. As of January 2012, the school is undergoing renovations to relieve overcrowding issues and aging to the existing structure. In January 2018, a mass shooting was averted when a student was discovered with multiple weapons at his house.[3]
Graduation requirements
All students are required to complete 26 credits of coursework,[2] 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.
Coursework Breakdown
Subject Area
UHS
UHS/FCCTI
Notes
English
4.0
4.0
One credit each year
Social Studies
4.0
3.0
PA History/Civics, World Cultures, American
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.
Mathematics
4.0
4.0
Science
4.0
3.0
Computer Science
1.0
0.5
Health/Physical Education
1.5
1.5
One PE Course each year, including one in Aquatics.
Business/Computer/Information Technology - Including a Graphic Arts program
Health and Physical Education
Fine Arts - Music and Art
World Languages - Including French and Spanish
Language Arts
Mathematics
Practical Arts (Family and Consumer Sciences/Technology Education) - Includes: Publications, Drafting and Design, Manufacturing, Construction and Agile Robotics
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