Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro, NC

At a glance

Reported students

2,145

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

132.21

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina other enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,128.5

Uwharrie Charter Academy: 2,145 reported students.

State peer staffing position

64th percentile

16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,767
Teachers (FTE): 133
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about Uwharrie Charter Academy

Uwharrie Charter Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Asheboro. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Uwharrie Charter Academy. NCES reports 2,145 students for 2024–25.

Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Uwharrie Charter Academy

1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 132.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 35.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81.8%
Hispanic8%
Black3%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy

High · Grades 06–12

112 reported students

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Public schools near Uwharrie Charter Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy High · Charter · Uwharrie Charter Academy	06–12	112	under 0.1 mi
Southmont Elementary School Elementary · Randolph County School System	PK–05	557	1.6 mi
Southwestern Randolph Middle School Middle · Randolph County School System	06–08	467	2.2 mi
Southwestern Randolph High School High · Randolph County School System	09–12	801	2.3 mi
Randolph Early College High School High · Randolph County School System	09–13	358	2.9 mi
Guy B Teachey Elementary Elementary · Asheboro City Schools	KG–05	444	3.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Uwharrie Charter Academy

What grades does Uwharrie Charter Academy serve?

Uwharrie Charter Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Uwharrie Charter Academy.

How many students attend Uwharrie Charter Academy?

Uwharrie Charter Academy reported 2,145 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,767 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Uwharrie Charter Academy?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 2,145 students and 132.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Uwharrie Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Uwharrie Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Uwharrie Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

35.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Uwharrie Charter Academy in?

Uwharrie Charter Academy is part of Uwharrie Charter Academy, based in Asheboro, NC, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Uwharrie Charter Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy (under 0.1 mi), Southmont Elementary School (1.6 mi), Southwestern Randolph Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.