Union County High School (Kentucky)

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 is now responsible for teaching approx. 700 students and is currently expanding its curriculum. The school experienced its highest academic gain ever in the 2008-2009 round of KCCT testing, this change set a record in the state for the Highest Academic Gain Ever. Best known for their wrestling championships. However, not many schools in the state even have wrestling teams. The Olympics deemed the sport unnecessary and many schools are following.

Union County High School
Address
4464 US Highway 60 West

Morganfield
,
KY
42437

United States
Coordinates37.62977°N 87.9447°W / 37.62977; -87.9447
Information
TypePublic
MottoBe Brave. Lead Nations. Impact Generations.
Established1964
School districtUnion County Public Schools
PrincipalEvan Jackson
Grades9–12
Enrollment682 (2017-18)[1]
Color(s)        Columbia Blue, White, Red & Black
NicknameBraves/Bravettes
WebsiteUnion County High School webpage

Athletics

The Union County Braves and Bravettes compete in these sports:[2]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Tennis, & Archery. The Wrestling Team is one of the top programs in the state of Kentucky behind only Woodford County for most state titles, the 2020 Team also broke the record for most points scored at the state tournament.

State titles
  • Girls Basketball (1) – [3]
    • 1996
  • Boys Track (3) – [4]
    • 1997, 1998, 1999
  • Wrestling (12) - [5]
    • 1976, 1980, 1982, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Notable People

References
  1. "Union County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. Union County High School Archived October 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. KHSAA Girls Basketball Records
  4. KHSAA Boys Track Records
  5. "KHSAA Wrestling Team Title Records" (PDF). September 19, 2020.


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