TURNING POINT ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER

Turning Point Academy Public Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Lanham, MD with about 618 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Turning Point Academy Public Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Turning Point Academy Public Charter, located in Lanham, Maryland, is a specialized school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, Turning Point operates as an alternative educational setting designed to serve students who may require a more structured or supportive environment to succeed academically and behaviorally. The school focuses on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction, aiming to re-engage students who have struggled in conventional school settings and prepare them for a successful transition back to their home high schools or toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a small-school environment where staff prioritize social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics. By utilizing a public charter model, Turning Point Academy creates a unique partnership between the district and the community, offering targeted resources such as smaller class sizes, individualized learning plans, and specialized counseling services. Their goal is to provide a "turning point" for students, helping them overcome academic hurdles, improve their attendance, and develop the self-discipline necessary to achieve their long-term educational and career goals.

For more information, contact Turning Point Academy Public Charter at (301) 552-0164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.