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Union County Early College

4209A Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110Union County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
303
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$11,790
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
21.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 38% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 303 students in grades 09–13 in Monroe, North Carolina.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,790 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Union County Early College is a mid-sized high in Monroe, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 303 students. The district invests $11,790 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Union County Early College

303
Total Students
21.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution104 male · 199 female
34%
66%
Male 34%Female 66%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 113 students
Student Composition
48%
35%
8%
Asian5%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino35%
Black8%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370462002893

Academic Outcomes at Union County Early College

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,790Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,790
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,188
Student Support$2,240
Administration$1,415
Operations$1,769
Other$1,179
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,790 spent per student, an estimated $5,223 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
29%
State government
55.9%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kensington ElementaryAntioch ElementaryNew Town ElementaryWesley Chapel Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Weddington MiddleMarvin Ridge MiddleCuthbertson MiddlePorter Ridge Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
Marvin Ridge HighCuthbertson HighWeddington HighPorter Ridge High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyUnion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictUnion County Public Schools →
Phone: (704)290-1565
NCES ID: 370462002893
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Monroe seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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2,074 students · 09–12
● 46 opp4% FRL
High
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1,938 students · 09–12
● 46 opp8% FRL
High
Weddington High
1,836 students · 09–12
7% FRL
High
Porter Ridge High School
1,754 students · 09–12
● 41 opp34% FRL
Mid
Weddington Middle
1,450 students · 06–08
7% FRL
High
Sun Valley High
1,442 students · 09–12
● 41 opp40% FRL
Mid
Marvin Ridge Middle
1,358 students · 06–08
● 46 opp4% FRL
Mid
Cuthbertson Middle
1,344 students · 06–08
● 46 opp10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4209A Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.