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Union County High School (Kentucky)

Coordinates: 37°37′47″N 87°56′41″W / 37.62977°N 87.9447°W / 37.62977; -87.9447
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Union County High School
Address
Map
4464 US Highway 60 West

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42437

United States
Coordinates37°37′47″N 87°56′41″W / 37.62977°N 87.9447°W / 37.62977; -87.9447
Information
TypePublic
MottoBe Brave. Lead Nations. Impact Generations.
Established1964
School districtUnion County Public Schools
SuperintendentPatricia Sheffer
PrincipalCaedyn Word
Faculty37.70 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment689 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.28[1]
Color(s)        Columbia Blue, White, Red & Black
NicknameBraves/Bravettes
WebsiteUnion County High School webpage

Union County High School is a secondary school located at 4464 US Highway 60 West just outside the city of Morganfield, Kentucky. It is part of the Union County Public Schools district located in Union County, Kentucky. The school opened in 1964 following the consolidation of Morganfield, Sturgis and in 1967, Morganfield St. Vincent. It has approximately 700 students.

Academic performance

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The school experienced its highest academic gain ever in the 2008-2009 round of KCCT testing; this set a record in the state for the highest academic gain ever.[citation needed]

Athletics

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The Union County Braves and Bravettes compete in the following sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Field, Tennis, and Archery.[2]

Union County High has won the following Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) team state championships:[3][4][5]

  • Girls Basketball  – 1996
  • Boys Outdoor Track & Field  – 1997, 1998, 1999
  • Wrestling  – 1976, 1980, 1982, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Union County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Union County High School Archived October 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ [1] KHSAA Girls Basketball Records
  4. ^ [2] KHSAA Boys Track Records
  5. ^ KHSAA Wrestling Records. KHSAA. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
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