Unity Classical Charter School

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Charlotte, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 10/100 ranks Unity Classical Charter School #287 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,382 per pupil, Unity Classical Charter School ranks #268 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

606
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,382
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Unity Classical Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 606 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Mecklenburg County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,382 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.5% local, 65.9% state, and 3.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 10/100, ranked #287 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 6.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.9% African American, 23.7% White, 19.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Unity Classical Charter School, enrolling 928 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Unity Classical Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Unity Classical Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Unity Classical Charter School a distant remainder — means Unity Classical Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Unity Classical Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 6.0% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.6%
Federal
65.9%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

10
Equity Score
287 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Unity Classical Charter School.

White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 38.9%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 11.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Unity Classical Charter School

School Enrollment
Unity Classical Charter School
Charter
928

How Unity Classical Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Community Public Charter Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Shining Rock Classical Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Concord Lake Steam Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Faith Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
The Math and Science Academy of Apex Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Unity Classical Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Unity Classical Charter School?

Unity Classical Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 606 students.

How much does Unity Classical Charter School spend per student?

Unity Classical Charter School spends $9,382 per student. The district has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #287 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Unity Classical Charter School?

Unity Classical Charter School students are 38.9% African American, 23.7% White, 19.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Unity Classical Charter School?

Unity Classical Charter School has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #287 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.