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Union Academy (Monroe, North Carolina)

Union Academy is a K-12 public charter school in Monroe, North Carolina, USA. The school operates two facilities—the main building located at 675 N. M.L.K Blvd, and a Pre-K and Professional Development Center, located at 3282 Old Charlotte Hwy.

The school was founded in 2000, and celebrated its 25th anniversary during the 24-25 school year.

Union Academy won the Gold Collage Preparedness Medal in 2019 and 2020.

Expansion

In 2017, Union Academy invested $4 million into an expansion for the Upper Campus, relocating K-4 from the Lower Campus. The Lower Campus was repurposed as a Pre-K for the school.

Union Academy plans to add the following additions to the Upper Campus (as noted in the masterplan):

  • Canopies for both carpools (South and North)
  • Performing Arts Center
  • Agriculture Center
  • Additional Classroom Building
  • New High-School dropoff (+canopies)
  • Circulation Road (used for transport across campus)
  • Storage Addition (Media Center)
  • Renovation of Courtyard
  • Alumni Plaza
  • Fields Upgraded to Turf
  • "Welcome Plaza" & Bike Racks (intended for students who walk/bike)
  • Campus-wide hallway & restroom renovations
  • HVAC relocation (privacy concerns)

These renovations and more can be found in a slideshow linked to by Union Academy's website.

Criticism

Union Academy has faced criticism numerous times, mostly related to safety concerns.

  • A report published on May 30, 2025 found that Monroe Police were able to get into the building undercover for approx. 20 minutes.
  • A student snuck a knife into the school and was able to threaten a student with it.
  • Basketball coach Barney Harris attempted to rob a stash house related to the Mexican Cartel and was fatally shot.

Notable alumni

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