About the School
Uwharrie Charter Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Asheboro, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 2,152 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, UCA is governed by a non-profit corporation. The school emphasizes college and career readiness through a rigorous academic program. UCA offers several key educational programs, including an Early College Program that allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree. The Career Academy provides career-focused pathways, and the curriculum includes experiential learning to connect coursework with real-world applications. UCA also has over 60 community business partnerships that offer internship opportunities for students. The school operates from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM Monday through Thursday and 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM on Fridays, under the leadership of Principal Whitney Smith. UCA's mission is to develop critical thinkers and responsibl