Uniontown Area SHS Education Profiles &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Uniontown Area SHS

Uniontown Area Senior High School is a public high school in Uniontown. It is the only high school in the Uniontown Area School District and serves students in grades 9–12. The school educates 900 students and maintains a low student–teacher ratio to aid academic instruction and student involvement. Uniontown Area Senior High School provides a challenging curriculum including college preparatory courses, career and technical education opportunities, arts programs, and athletics. The school is committed to student involvement and academic achievement and college and career readiness through extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities and student support services. Its student population mirrors that of the diverse community of Uniontown and the surrounding Fayette County area. The school has a 20% proficiency rate in mathematics and a 66% proficiency rate in reading. Students may also engage in SAT prep programs, tutoring, and college counseling to help plan for future education. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in Pennsylvania. Uniontown Area Senior High School is known for its diverse academic programs, participation in extracurricular activities, and dedication to college and career readiness.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%

Reading 66%

State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 66% in Reading.

49

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

706

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 74.93%

Asian 0.71%

Hispanic 2.55%

Black 13.88%

Two+ Races 6.09%

Native Am. 0.14%

White

74.93%

Asian

0.71%

Hispanic

2.55%

Black

13.88%

Two+ Races

6.09%

Native Am.

0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 706

49.43%

349 Female

50.57%

357 Male

Student Population

706 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

706 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Uniontown Area SHS Contact Information

Address

146 E Fayette St, Uniontown, PA, 15401

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Phone

(724) 439-5000

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Website

uasdraiders.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:57 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:42 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Uniontown Area Senior High School has invested in classroom technology upgrades to promote interactive and collaborative learning. New program for college and career readiness offers SAT workshops, financial literacy, application guidance The school also held its first student showcase last week to recognize achievement in arts, academics and technical projects. These efforts are helping to create a holistic learning environment.

FAQ

Q1. Does Uniontown Area Senior High School provide college prep assistance?

Ans. Yes, students have access to college counseling, SAT prep and academic planning services.

Q2. What sports and athletics programs does the school offer?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of athletics teams and sports activities.

Q3. Does the school offer career and technical education opportunities?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in career and vocational learning programs.

Q4. Do you have clubs for extra activities for the students?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, leadership groups, and student organizations.

Q5. What kind of learning environment does the school offer?

Ans. The school has a nurturing, academic environment that promotes student growth and engagement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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