D−
Turning Point Academy
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
8701 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 · (980) 343-5231 · Part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Students
144
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Turning Point Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 7:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 37.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
8701 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 998
Grade 1030
Grade 117
Grade 129
Enrollment over time
105’20
50’21
269’22
123’23
144’24
Up 37.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 87%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 4%White 3%Asian 1%
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.