Turning Point High School (Closed 2020)

Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Turning Point High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
(18-19)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Turning Point High School?
26 students attend Turning Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Turning Point High School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Point High School?
Turning Point High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Turning Point High School offer ?
Turning Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Turning Point High School part of?
Turning Point High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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