Piedmont High

pmhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,265 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Piedmont High School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Situated on Sikes Mill Road, the school operates as a comprehensive high school dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-focused technical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Piedmont High is well-regarded for its school spirit and active involvement in athletics, arts, and student organizations. By utilizing a wide array of resources and maintaining a strong connection with the local Monroe community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become productive, responsible citizens. Further information regarding specific programs, staff contact details, and school calendars can be found on their official district website.

1,265

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piedmont High
Demographic	Student Count
White	916
Hispanic	221
Black	74
Asian	16
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
916 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
221 (17.5 %)
Black
74 (5.8 %)
Two or More
35 (2.8 %)
Asian
16 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3170
Website:	http://pmhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 323

Grade 10 347

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 285