Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Turning Point Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turning Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Turning Point Academy's student population of 75 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turning Point Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turning Point Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2520 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
55%
25%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turning Point Academy's ranking?
Turning Point Academy is ranked #2520 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turning Point Academy?
The graduation rate of Turning Point Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
75 students attend Turning Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Turning Point Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turning Point Academy offer ?
Turning Point Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turning Point Academy part of?
Turning Point Academy is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.
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