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Enrollment
2,186
Combined
STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL·NCES 370011202551
Union Academy
675 North ML King Jr Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110 · (704) 238-8883 · Union County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL2,186 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
139 FTE teachers
STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 163 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 168 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 164 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 172 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 175 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 175 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 177 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 183 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 178 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 178 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 161 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 147 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 145 | 7% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,186
+199 (+10%) vs 2020
+644% since 2000-01, when it was 294
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,186 | 138.6 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,193 | 129 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 2,129 | 124.2 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,987 | 115 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,710 | 99.6 | 17.2:1 | 8% (144) |
| 2015-16 | 1,399 | 84 | 16.6:1 | 11% (158) |
| 2010-11 | 1,100 | 74 | 14.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 294 | 15 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Union Academy.
About Union Academy
Union Academy is a high-enrollment combined-grade school. Its address is in Monroe, North Carolina. The latest federal count shows 2,186 students in kindergarten through 12. Against the 731-student average for combined schools in North Carolina, enrollment here is 199% higher.
Union Academy Charter School operates Union Academy.
At Union Academy, White students make up 67% of the student body. The school is also 14% Hispanic, 11% Black, and 6% multiracial. For comparison, Union County is about 69% White. Union Academy's diversity index is 51%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Union Academy, 138.6 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 15.8:1. For comparison, combined schools in North Carolina average 16.1:1.
According to the American Community Survey, in Union County, the median household income is $102,900, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Union Academy is one of 58 public schools in the county.
Apprentice Academy High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles away. Within five miles of Union Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES assigns Union Academy the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, Union Academy is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
2024-25 enrollment was 2,186, a 10% rise from 1,987 in 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 17.3:1 to 15.8:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
250,958
Census ACS
Median income
$102,900
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
45,934 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Monroe
- Sun Valley HighHigh · 1,272 students
- Piedmont HighHigh · 1,270 students
- Monroe HighHigh · 1,215 students
- Parkwood HighHigh · 1,082 students
- Piedmont MiddleMiddle · 980 students
- Parkwood MiddleMiddle · 879 students
Nearby schools
- Apprentice Academy High School0.7 mi · 229
- ALA Monroe0.7 mi · 237
- Walter Bickett Elementary1.4 mi · 444
- Central Academy of Technology and Arts1.5 mi · 875
- Benton Heights Elementary1.5 mi · 451
- Rocky River Elementary1.7 mi · 536
Frequently asked questions
About Union AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Union Academy?
Union Academy enrolls approximately 2,186 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Union Academy serve?
Union Academy serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Union Academy?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at Union Academy.
How diverse is Union Academy?
Union Academy reports a student body of 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Union Academy?
Union Academy is overseen by Union Academy Charter School in Union County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.