TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Turning Point Secondary School, located at 2209 N. Davis Dr. in Arlington, Texas, is an alternative education campus within the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic setting that supports those who are at risk of falling behind or who require a different approach to succeed in their high school studies. The curriculum is focused on credit recovery and accelerated learning, allowing students to work toward their diplomas while navigating personal or academic challenges.

Beyond its academic mission, the school emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere intended to foster student accountability and personal growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing targeted intervention, Turning Point Secondary School aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome barriers to graduation. It serves as a vital resource within the district for students seeking a "turning point" in their academic journey, providing the guidance and resources necessary to transition back to a traditional school setting or to successfully graduate and move on to post-secondary opportunities.
74
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic32
Black33
Asian1
Two or More5
  • Black
    33 (44.6%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (43.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.8%)
  • White
    3 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ARLINGTON ISD
Phone: (682)867-3000
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 74
Grade 814
Grade 919
Grade 1018
Grade 1114
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1925.7%
Male5574.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)