Union Academy

675 North ML King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110

www.unionacademy.org/

Charter School 2,186 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Union Academy, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. Since its inception, the school has focused on a "classical education" model, emphasizing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that fosters character development, critical thinking, and academic excellence. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured environment, Union Academy aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies and develop into responsible, informed citizens.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between students, faculty, and families to ensure student success. In addition to its core academic programs, Union Academy provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, allowing students to pursue interests outside of the traditional classroom. As a charter institution, it remains committed to its founding mission of providing a high-quality, choice-based educational alternative for families in the Union County area.

2,186

Total Students

138.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,469
Hispanic	299
Black	248
Asian	35
Two or More	122
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,469 (67.2%)
Hispanic
299 (13.7%)
Black
248 (11.3%)
Two or More
122 (5.6%)
Asian
35 (1.6%)
American Indian
11 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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 Academy Charter School
Phone:	(704)238-8883
Website:	http://www.unionacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 163

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 175

Grade 6 177

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 178

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 161