Serving 2,186 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Union Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Union Academy's student population of 2,186 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Union Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Academy's ranking?
Union Academy is ranked #410 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Academy often compared to?
Union Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Academy?
The graduation rate of Union Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Union Academy?
2,186 students attend Union Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Union Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Academy?
Union Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Academy offer ?
Union Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Academy part of?
Union Academy is part of Union Academy Charter School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The academic quality is low. Uniforms are addressed strictly. Doing something like untucking your shirt or hugging can get you detention for the res of the day or longer,lowering the amount of education a student receives. The uniforms as well as the cost to do normal activiteswill literary make you broke.
5 10/10/2025
Education is only as good as the teachers and most of them are great. My child scored over 2000 on SAT and has gotten letters from Harvard, Vassar as well as other prestigious Universities. The school is small so there are many opportunities for students to lead or play sports while large enough to have decent teams. Parents are very involved for the most part, those who leave unhappy usually arrived unhappy with their previous school. It is a school of choice.
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