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Sun Valley High School vs. Union Academy

Should you attend Sun Valley High School or Union Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Union Academy
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Sun Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Union Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, Sun Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,193 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Union Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,383 students
2,193 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sun Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sun Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
129 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sun Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union Academy Charter School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#770 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#410 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sun Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sun Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sun Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sun Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sun Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sun Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
160
Grade 1 Students
-
169
Grade 2 Students
-
173
Grade 3 Students
-
172
Grade 4 Students
-
179
Grade 5 Students
-
180
Grade 6 Students
-
189
Grade 7 Students
-
177
Grade 8 Students
-
173
Grade 9 Students
332
181
Grade 10 Students
378
166
Grade 11 Students
316
139
Grade 12 Students
357
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union Academy Charter School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union Academy Charter School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union Academy Charter School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union Academy Charter School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sun Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union Academy Charter School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sun Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sun Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sun Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union Academy Charter School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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