UNION ACADEMY

396 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Union Academy in Bartow, Florida, is a public school within the Polk County School District with a deep commitment to serving its local community. Known for its historical significance and focus on academic achievement, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, Union Academy aims to prepare students not only for their next level of education but for success in their future professional and personal endeavors.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development. Through various programs and dedicated faculty, Union Academy encourages students to engage actively in their education and participate in extracurricular activities. By maintaining strong lines of communication between the school, parents, and the broader Bartow community, Union Academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

396

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNION ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	95
Black	77
Asian	12
Two or More	12

White
200 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
95 (24.0 %)
Black
77 (19.4 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
12 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)534-7435
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/ua
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 6 135

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 124