D−
Turning Point Academy
PublicHighGrades 6–12VirtualAlternative Education School
409 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150 · (704) 476-8399 · Part of Cleveland County Schools
Students
142
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Turning Point Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 32 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 35.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 47.2%
Location
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409 West Sumter Street, Shelby
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 74
Grade 815
Grade 939
Grade 1037
Grade 1127
Grade 1220
Enrollment over time
105’20
75’21
108’22
148’23
142’24
Up 35.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Black 42%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.