What grades does Turning Point Academy serve?

Turning Point Academy operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Shelby area.

Where is Turning Point Academy located?

Turning Point Academy is a town school in Shelby, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy is 13.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Shelby, NC?

Schools in Shelby include Turning Point Academy and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Shelby area.

NCHighCSITSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Turning Point Academy — School Profile & District Info

Q: How many students attend Turning Point Academy?

Turning Point Academy has a total enrollment of 148 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Shelby, NC.

High|Shelby, North Carolina|Cleveland County Schools

Shelby, NC 28150

School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

148

Student:Teacher

13.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Cleveland County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.0%

Phone

(704)476-8399

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

11-19%

Math Proficiency

<=10%

Graduation Rate

40-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

49.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

9 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

230

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

15.1

60% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,540

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,806

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,158

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 61%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.4%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

13.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,495

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,350

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

770 (33%)

Other Health Impairment

357 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

337 (14%)

Autism

307 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

194 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

118 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

142

Current enrollment

Growing(+17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Turning Point Academy

Turning Point Academy has a total enrollment of 148 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Shelby, NC.

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