Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County County
First Ward
First Ward is Uptown's academic and cultural hub
First Ward is the northeastern quadrant of Uptown Charlotte, known for its academic institutions and cultural venues. It houses the UNC Charlotte Center City campus, Johnson & Wales University, ImaginOn, and Spirit Square. High-rise condominiums and apartments provide urban residential options, often with direct access to the Lynx Blue Line. Residents frequent the 7th Street Public Market for local food and goods.
Approx 1.1 km² · quarter
First Ward by the numbers
Cited stats from public real-estate and demographic sources. Verify before relying on a single figure — sources publish on different schedules.
Zoned schools
Public schools serving the First Ward attendance area.
- B-
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Elementary · via Niche
- A+
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy
Elementary · via Niche
- A
Charlotte Engineering Early College
High · via Niche
- A
High · via Niche
- B
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
Elementary · via Niche
- B-
Elementary · via Niche
- B-
Elementary · via Niche
- B-
High · via Niche
- B
Middle · via Niche
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