Students seeking a nontraditional rigorous education may want to consider Union Day School (UDS), a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through ninth grade. The school was founded in 2016 to provide a student-centered wholistic interdisciplinary education. It started small, serving grades kindergarten through three only, and added one grade in each subsequent year. In 2022, UDS welcomed its first ninth graders, and plans to continue adding grades through all of high school. Its enrollment in 2022 was approximately 700 students, with a teacher-to-student ratio of 21-1, the same as the Union County school district overall. Students apply for admission and are selected via a lottery system.
Many features make UDS stand out. The school is the only one in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate middle year program (IB MYP), which provides college prep IB courses to students in grades six through eight; the IB program is offered for high school students as well. Students begin taking Spanish, music, art and physical education in kindergarten. And, similar to “Harry Potter’s” Hogwarts, students in all grades are divided into five “houses” to form friendships, create activities, and participate in friendly competitions. From rigorous academics to unique social opportunities, UDS gets high marks from students.
Union Day School
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-5
3000 TILLEY MORRIS Rd,
Weddington, NC
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.86
Graduation Rate
100%
Niche Grade
B
A+
B+
B+
B
B-
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.86
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Reading Proficiency
67%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
40
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
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College Prep
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
43.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
24.6%
State Average
19.2%
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Science
31.6%
State Average
20.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
578:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.3%
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Female
46.7%
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White
62.3%
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Hispanic
12.3%
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Black
11.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
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Two or more races
5.6%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#22
Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#28
Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#41
Best Public MS Teachers in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
5 Students
Elon University
5 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4 Students
North Carolina State University
3 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
3 Students
Emory University
3 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
3 Students
Duke University
3 Students
Davidson College
3 Students
Appalachian State University
2 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
4 Students
Finance
3 Students
Business
2 Students
Education
1 Students
Environmental Science
1 Students
Architecture
1 Students
Entrepreneurship
1 Students
Business Analytics
1 Students
Banking and Finance
1 Students
Digital Marketing
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/1/2026
I would like to see additional resources for kids. Less teacher turnover. We have had a teacher quit or fired the past 2 years in a row.
11/19/2025
We have been at UDS for a few years now without any problems. As the years progress, I can see that UDS does not accommodate students with learning disabilities. As much as, we were told our student would not be a good fit for their IB program moving forward.
4/22/2025
My daughter attended kindergarten a year ago and loved it! Now she's about to finish her first grade year moving into second grade and she will continue to go to the school. She's learned so much. The teachers are warm and welcoming. I could not ask for a better school.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/5/2025
Union Day School in North Carolina is an outstanding educational institution that provides a nurturing and challenging environment for students. The teachers are highly dedicated and passionate about helping each student reach their full potential, both academically and personally. The school emphas...
5/23/2025
I am pretty happy with the first year in this school for us . I can see how my kid improved and I love the Singapur math and the reading . Teachers are good
1/22/2025
they put students way above certain students and it's so annoying when one student does one thing and then a certain type of a student does the same thing they called out and in tro0uble and the curriculum is SO BAD the teachers here barely teach anything most of them probably don't even know about...
4/13/2024
Satisfied with Teachers & staff,Academics.My 2nd grade kid acquired good knowledge, teachers giving timely massages about what’s going what’s teaching in the classroom.Happy sending my kid to Union Day
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Charter
Union Day School is a charter school for students in grades K-5 located at 3000 TILLEY MORRIS Rd in Weddington, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Union Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.86, and the graduation rate is 100%. Discover additional schools in the area, like Charlotte Secondary School, Queen's Grant Community School, Union Academy, and more. Learn more about what Weddington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union Day School.