Serving 97 students in grades 6-12, Turning Points Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turning Points Academy's student population of 97 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turning Points Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turning Points Academy is 0.50, 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
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon & Gold
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turning Points Academy's ranking?
Turning Points Academy is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turning Points Academy?
The graduation rate of Turning Points Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Turning Points Academy?
97 students attend Turning Points Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Turning Points Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turning Points Academy?
Turning Points Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Turning Points Academy offer ?
Turning Points Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turning Points Academy part of?
Turning Points Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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