Turning Point Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

42 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Turning Point Academy at Fleming is a specialized educational facility located in Detroit, Michigan, operating under the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is primarily recognized for its commitment to providing alternative educational pathways for students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to re-engage students, improve academic outcomes, and provide the behavioral support necessary for them to succeed in their future schooling or professional lives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Turning Point Academy emphasizes a supportive and structured environment designed to foster social-emotional growth and accountability. The school works closely with families and community partners to address the unique needs of its student body, often focusing on credit recovery, restorative justice practices, and skill-building. Ultimately, the academy serves as a critical resource within the district, providing a "turning point" for students by offering them a fresh start and the targeted resources required to get back on track toward graduation.

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

3.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turning Point Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	2
Black	37
Two or More	2

Black
37 (88.1%)
Hispanic
2 (4.8%)
Two or More
2 (4.8%)
White
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)347-8900
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 2