Turning Point Academy

Turning Point Academy is an alternative high school located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has a total enrollment of 123 students with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention to help each student succeed.

Academically, Turning Point Academy focuses on supporting its diverse student population through a range of alternative educational programs designed to meet individual needs. The MySchoolScout rating is 2.3 out of 10 and the state ranking is #2555 out of 2661 schools in North Carolina, indicating that there is room for improvement and growth. Students are currently performing at a rate where only 9% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 8% in Math.

Located in a large city, Turning Point Academy offers students access to urban resources while providing a nurturing environment tailored to the needs of its unique student body.

With an enrollment of 123 students, Turning Point Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1, Turning Point Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.