Uwharrie Charter Academy

School Overview
Uwharrie Charter Academy (UCA) is a public charter school system based in Asheboro, North Carolina, dedicated to providing a personalized, project-based educational experience for students from kindergarten through high school. Operating across multiple campuses, the academy emphasizes a "whole-child" approach that integrates rigorous academics with character development and community engagement. By utilizing a smaller-school model, UCA focuses on fostering strong relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that each learner receives the individual attention necessary to thrive both in the classroom and in their future pursuits.

A hallmark of the Uwharrie Charter experience is its commitment to experiential learning and career readiness. The curriculum is designed to move beyond traditional textbook instruction, encouraging students to solve real-world problems and apply their knowledge in practical settings. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and partnerships with the local community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, innovative, and well-rounded graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing workforce and society.
2,145
Total Students
132.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Uwharrie Charter Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1,754
Hispanic171
Black65
Asian23
Two or More128
American Indian4
  • White
    1,754 (81.8%)
  • Hispanic
    171 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    128 (6.0%)
  • Black
    65 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    23 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Uwharrie Charter Academy
Phone: (336)610-0818
Website: http://www.uwharriecharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 2,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 132.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 765
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 120
Grade 2 124
Grade 3 120
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 144
Grade 6 195
Grade 7 200
Grade 8 210
Grade 9 205
Grade 10 217
Grade 11 193
Grade 12 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Uwharrie Charter Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten120
Grade 1120
Grade 2124
Grade 3120
Grade 4118
Grade 5144
Grade 6195
Grade 7200
Grade 8210
Grade 9205
Grade 10217
Grade 11193
Grade 12179
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Uwharrie Charter Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,06449.6%
Male1,08150.4%