TURNING POINT

1490 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
MONTICELLO, FL 32344

www.jeffersonschooldistrict.org/

15 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided by the Jefferson County School District, **Turning Point** is an alternative educational program located in Monticello, Florida. It is designed to serve students who may require a different learning environment than that offered by a traditional classroom setting. The program’s primary focus is to provide academic support and behavioral guidance to students who are at risk of not completing their education, helping them stay on track to meet state graduation requirements.

The school operates as a specialized component of the Jefferson County School District, emphasizing smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. By addressing the unique social and academic needs of its students, Turning Point aims to foster a positive school culture that encourages accountability and long-term success. The program serves as a critical resource for the community, ensuring that all students within the district have access to a pathway that leads to a high school diploma regardless of the obstacles they may face in a conventional school environment.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

160.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TURNING POINT
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Black	11

Black
11 (73.3 %)
White
4 (26.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Reopened
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JEFFERSON
Phone:	(850)997-3555
Website:	http://www.jeffersonschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 1