- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Turning Point Academy
Federal NCES profile for Turning Point Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370297000871
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turning Point Academy earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Turning Point Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turning Point Academy ranks #1 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-146 students YoY
Turning Point Academy shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-54.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-146 students YoY 370297000871 · Charlotte, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 5.5:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Turning Point Academy shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-54.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Turning Point Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 144
Turning Point Academy
144 students
What this shows Turning Point Academy reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turning Point Academy compares
Turning Point Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 211.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
White 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Turning Point Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turning Point Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turning Point Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Charter
Standard public school
1,591 students 30:1 students per teacher
Bradford Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,566 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Corvian Community School
Standard public school
1,376 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest School of the Arts
Standard public school
993 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Day School
Standard public school
882 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Turning Point Academy
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy is 5.5:1, which is 65% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turning Point Academy?
98.9% of students at Turning Point Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turning Point Academy?
The largest demographic group at Turning Point Academy is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turning Point Academy rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Turning Point Academy ranks #1 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Turning Point Academy, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.