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duced a standard of excellence in
academics while fostering a love
for learning.
In 2019, UCHS was recognized as
the 14th STEM-certified program in
the state of Georgia and only the 4th
public school to earn the honor. The
STEM Academy provides opportunities
for students to experience
engaging coursework in science,
technology, engineering and math.
The innovative INCubator EDU
program trains students in the ways
of entrepreneurship and provides
the opportunity for them to create
their own business startups. Partnering
with local business professionals,
each student group has a
volunteer community mentor to
guide them through the process —
from idea conception through
pitching their ideas to a panel similar
to the TV show “Shark Tank” for
financing opportunities.
Small But Mighty
Did you know the smallest public
schoolhouse in Georgia is located
here in Union County? Woody Gap
School, located in the unincorporated
town of Suches, serves students
from K-12th grade. With an
average annual enrollment of less
than 75 students, low student- toteacher
ratios create the perfect environment
for individualized attention
and hands-on experiences. The
unique Woody Gap Steel Drum Band
performs Caribbean- style music at
both local and out-of-state events.
Mountain Education
Charter High School
This self-paced evening public
high school offers a second chance
opportunity for students to earn
an accredited high school diploma.
Founded to help decrease Georgia’s
dropout rate, a low student-toteacher
ratio assists with individualized
attention, personalized
graduation coaching, and preparation
for college or a career. Each
month the school celebrates student
achievement with awards,
recognitions and
encouragement.
Mountain
Area
Christian
Academy
This fully
accredited private
Christian school
teaches 200+
Pre-K through
high school students each year.
Commonly referred to as MACA,
the school features an exceptional
fine arts and athletic program, balanced
with academic excellence
delivered through a biblically
based, Christ-centered curriculum.
Students are encouraged to discover
how God has gifted them and
how those gifts can be developed,
honed and mastered so they have a
vision for their place and their role
within the world.
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Union County High School campus
Panthers football on a Friday night
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