Serving 142 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turning Point Academy's student population of 142 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turning Point Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turning Point Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-29%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2591 out of 2,617 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 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turning Point Academy?
The graduation rate of Turning Point Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
142 students attend Turning Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Turning Point Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turning Point Academy offer ?
Turning Point Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turning Point Academy part of?
Turning Point Academy is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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