Upper Arlington High School

The new Upper Arlington High School

Design Features

395,000 square feet of learning space — over 100,000 square feet more than the old building, accommodating the growing student population
 
New, secure main entry — accessible from the corner of Brandon and Zollinger roads with adjacent parking 

Three-story academic building — flexible learning studios for the core subject areas, dedicated and updated science labs, multiple collaborative "commons" areas and 8,000 square feet of mezzanine space

Golden Bear Boulevard — a large multiuse space that serves as the heart of the building, connecting academics, the arts and athletics 

Multiple outdoor learning spaces — including a dining plaza and green rooftop courtyard 

Expanded arts and athletics facilities — including:
  • A 1,500-seat auditorium;
  • A black box theater;
  • A 10-lane natatorium;
  • A three-court multipurpose gym; and
  • A varsity gym featuring one main court or three practice courts


UAHS stadium — a new track, new home bleachers and press box, new concession stands, additional storage and new north entrance

Additional off-site athletic fields — much-needed athletic space - a turf field and baseball and softball diamonds - for high school teams and the community on the district-owned land adjacent to Northam Park behind Tremont Elementary School 

New building systems — all new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems 
 
Foundation Room — to be privately funded through the capital campaign, honoring Upper Arlington Schools’ rich tradition and connecting community members, alumni, current students and staff. 
 
Please note that the final designs are subject to minor adjustments.  

Construction Updates

Tentative Construction Timeline

As of January 2019, construction for Upper Arlington High School is expected to follow this tentative timeline. The timeline may be revised during the construction documents phase and/or during the construction process based on any potential delays that arise.
 
March 2019
Site work and site utilities will begin in preparation for construction of a new Upper Arlington High School. Construction will begin on the high school stadium, with spring sports relocated. 
Spring / Summer 2019
Construction will begin on the high school site. The final elements of the Tremont athletic fields - baseball and softball diamonds - will open.
April 7, 2019: Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Upper Arlington High School. 

Fall 2019
The high school stadium will be completed. 

Fall 2021
The new high school will open to students. Work will continue on the site to demolish the old building and develop athletic fields.

Fall 2022
The new high school site and the first phase of the community-developed master plan will be fully completed.
It was a great day to be a Golden Bear as hundreds of students, families, alumni and community members gathered on Sunday, April 7 for a historic moment for the Upper Arlington community — the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Upper Arlington High School. Although rain forced the ceremony indoors, spirits were high as the marching band, choir and symphony strings kicked off the event and student ambassadors from all nine of Upper Arlington’s schools stepped up to be the first to break ground for the new high school. After the ceremony, any and all community members were able to come forward to break ground and take photos.  
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