TURNING POINTS ACADEMY

1950 BENOIST FARMS RD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411

tpa.palmbeachschools.org

97 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Turning Points Academy, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Palm Beach County School District. The school is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional learning environment, often focusing on those who have faced academic, behavioral, or social challenges in mainstream school settings. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to help students get back on track toward academic success and personal growth.

The curriculum and programming at Turning Points Academy prioritize credit recovery and behavioral intervention, utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention to meet the unique needs of each student. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea of "turning points"—providing the resources and guidance necessary for students to change their educational trajectory, develop essential life skills, and ultimately transition back to their home schools or prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURNING POINTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	24
Black	64
Two or More	3

Black
64 (66.0%)
Hispanic
24 (24.7%)
White
6 (6.2%)
Two or More
3 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)681-3700
Website:	http://tpa.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TURNING POINTS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	3
Grade 7	6
Grade 8	26
Grade 9	9
Grade 10	24
Grade 11	23
Grade 12	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TURNING POINTS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	28	28.9%
Male	69	71.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)