TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL
TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ARLINGTON ISD school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 109 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 33 teachers, TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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 SECONDARY SCHOOL, located at 2209 N. Davis Dr. in Arlington, Texas, is an alternative education campus within the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic setting that supports those who are at risk of falling behind or who require a different approach to succeed in their high school studies. The curriculum is focused on credit recovery and accelerated learning, allowing students to work toward their diplomas while navigating personal or academic challenges.
Beyond its academic mission, the school emphasizes a supportive and structured atmosphere intended to foster student accountability and personal growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing targeted intervention, TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL aims to re-engage students in their education, helping them overcome barriers to graduation. It serves as a vital resource within the district for students seeking a "turning point" in their academic journey, providing the guidance and resources necessary to transition back to a traditional school setting or to successfully graduate and move on to post-secondary opportunities.
For more information, contact TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL at (682) 867-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARLINGTON, TX 76012
(682) 867-3000
TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public school in ARLINGTON, TX with about 109 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ARLINGTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 109
- Teachers:
- 33.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 109 students
- Black or African American
- 49.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.0%
- White
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Female
- 33.0%
- Male
- 67.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.