School Overview
Turning Point Academy, located in Shelby, North Carolina, functions as an alternative educational program within the Cleveland County Schools district. It is specifically designed to support students who may require a non-traditional learning environment, providing targeted academic and behavioral interventions to help them succeed. The academy focuses on personalized instruction and a structured setting, aiming to help students overcome barriers to their education, improve their academic standing, and eventually transition back to a traditional school environment or progress toward graduation.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and character building. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a dedicated staff, Turning Point Academy provides a more individualized approach to instruction that addresses both the personal and educational needs of its student body. The school serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that students who struggle in conventional classroom settings still have access to the support and guidance necessary to achieve their educational goals.
142
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turning Point Academy
Demographic Student Count
White65
Hispanic7
Black59
Two or More11
  • White
    65 (45.8%)
  • Black
    59 (41.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cleveland County Schools
Phone: (704)476-8399
Website: http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Turning Point Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 74
Grade 815
Grade 939
Grade 1037
Grade 1127
Grade 1220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Turning Point Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5135.9%
Male9164.1%