Turning Point Academy
142 Students
High School 6th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 59 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White65 (45.8%)
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Black59 (41.5%)
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Two or More11 (7.7%)
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Hispanic7 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 15 |
| Grade 9 | 39 |
| Grade 10 | 37 |
| Grade 11 | 27 |
| Grade 12 | 20 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 51 | 35.9% |
| Male | 91 | 64.1% |
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