Union Academy

www.macon.k12.nc.us/union/

103 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Union Academy, located in Franklin, North Carolina, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Macon County School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, Union Academy functions as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and behavioral needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can work toward meeting graduation requirements while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to help students overcome barriers to their learning. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Macon County school system, Union Academy provides a pathway for students to remain engaged in their education, credit recovery, and personal development in a structured, encouraging, and goal-oriented environment.

103

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
79 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (17.5 %)
Black
3 (2.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Macon County Schools
Phone:	(828)369-1277
Website:	http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/union/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 11