Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail

Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai

Charter School 1,060 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail is a public charter school located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of the Classical Charter Schools of America, the academy is committed to providing a robust, back-to-basics academic program. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that focuses on core subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—designed to build a strong foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and the cultivation of civic virtues. By integrating a traditional pedagogical approach with structured classroom environments, Union Prep Academy aims to prepare students not only for high school success but for responsible citizenship. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community where teachers and families work in partnership to encourage personal growth, academic excellence, and a lifelong love of learning.

1,060

Total Students

67.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	201
Black	210
Asian	17
Two or More	74
American Indian	5

White
553 (52.2 %)
Black
210 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
201 (19.0 %)
Two or More
74 (7.0 %)
Asian
17 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)

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:	Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai
Phone:	(704)893-3607
Website:	http://indiantrailprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 96

Grade 9 44