TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL
106 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
106
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
3.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 39 |
| Black | 56 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black56 (52.8 %)
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Hispanic39 (36.8 %)
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White7 (6.6 %)
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Two or More4 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | ARLINGTON ISD |
| Phone: | (682)867-3000 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 106 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 55 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
9
Grade 8
22
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
12
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 9 |
| Grade 8 | 22 |
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 13 |
| Grade 11 | 13 |
| Grade 12 | 12 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 34 | 32.1% |
| Male | 72 | 67.9% |
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