Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

Charter School 1,268 Students

Other K - 11th

School Overview

Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is a public charter school located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of the Classical Charter Schools of America, the academy is committed to providing a robust, back-to-basics academic program. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that focuses on core subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—designed to build a strong foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of civic virtues. By integrating a traditional pedagogical approach with structured classroom environments, Union Prep Academy aims to prepare students not only for high school success but for responsible citizenship. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community where teachers and families work in partnership to encourage personal growth, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning.

1,268

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

47.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	258
Black	253
Asian	78
Two or More	103
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
567 (44.7%)
Hispanic
258 (20.3%)
Black
253 (20.0%)
Two or More
103 (8.1%)
Asian
78 (6.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai
Phone:	(704)893-3607
Website:	http://indiantrailprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 11th
Total Students:	1,268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	47.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 131

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 106

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 53