Union Academy

Union Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
675 N M L King Jr Blvd,  Monroe, NC
3.9
3.5
2,193 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim Zorn
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
6
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
72.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
74.1%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
396:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
10.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#23 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#40 Best Public MS Teachers in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 158 Students
North Carolina State University 139 Students
Appalachian State University 130 Students
Wingate University 121 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 118 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 99 Students
Western Carolina University 94 Students
East Carolina University 78 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 64 Students
University of South Carolina 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 47 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Business 46 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 18 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 192 Reviews
5.0 Alum
2/12/2025
The best part was definitely my art teacher it all really depended on if you had that one teacher you can rely on or know that class is gonna be your calm safe place between all the hard or bad teachers. So my art class and teacher was definitely my safe place and it made me look forward to going to school everyday.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2024
At Union Academy, we believe in and value challenge, character, and community. The faculty and staff at UA truly care about the students and the UA family as a whole. The teachers challenge the students to achieve their goals. That's something that's important in a school, and it brings our k-12 school together as family.
4.0 Senior
11/21/2023
I've been at Union Academy since a kindergartener so I've been able to create a sense of community growing up with the same people. Although we might not be the best at sports, people that show up to support show good school spirit and creating a good atmosphere for encouragement. The one thing I think Union Academy can improve on is being more inviting to new students.
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3.5 33 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/6/2025
A 3.5 rating for this school is not inspirational. Concerned about the new headmaster of the school and the direction of both the board and headmaster. Do not believe the best interest of the students is the top priority.
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3.0 other
6/3/2025
I recently graduated from this school, and one of the biggest issue is the head of school. She’s consistently absent and overly meddles in everyone’s affairs. She disrespects fired staff members, including a teacher who bravely defended his class. Overall, she’s a negative influence on the school. S...
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5.0 student
9/18/2024
This school is a very great school and I recommend going here.
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1.0 student
5/7/2024
This school has been really bad there are some teachers are good most, more like 98% of the employees say that this is a good school but as a student, they do not care I've seen a lot of reviews and most I agree with. I have been in an incident of racism and they discarded it like it never even happ...
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North Carolina Union County Monroe 28110
Union Academy

Union Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 675 N M L King Jr Blvd in Monroe, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,193 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Union Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apprentice Academy High School Of NC, Union Day School, Queen's Grant Community School, and more. Learn more about what Monroe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union Academy.

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