Turning Point Academy

8701 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214

turningpointacademy.wearecms.com

269 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Turning Point Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system. It functions primarily as an alternative school designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The academy focuses on behavioral intervention, social-emotional learning, and academic recovery, aiming to help students overcome obstacles that have hindered their progress in their home schools.

The curriculum at Turning Point Academy is tailored to meet the unique needs of its student body, often utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to improve engagement and academic performance. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous coursework and positive behavioral support, the school seeks to prepare students for successful reintegration into traditional academic environments or for graduation. Through its dedicated staff and targeted resources, the academy plays a vital role in ensuring that at-risk students in the Charlotte area have a pathway to achieve their educational potential.

269

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turning Point Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	25
Black	227
Asian	2
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Black
227 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.3 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
White
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5231
Website:	http://turningpointacademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 24

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 109

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 24