Laurel Highlands SHS

831 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Laurel Highlands Senior High School, located at 300 Bailey Ave in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Laurel Highlands School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs.

Beyond the classroom, Laurel Highlands is well-regarded for its active school community and Mustang pride. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive WPIAL athletics, performing arts programs, and various student organizations that encourage leadership and social engagement. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and student involvement, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students while maintaining strong connections to the surrounding Uniontown community.

831

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Highlands SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	724
Hispanic	9
Black	52
Asian	4
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
724 (87.1 %)
Black
52 (6.3 %)
Two or More
39 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurel Highlands SD
Phone:	(724)437-4741
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 200

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 206