Overview
Turning Point Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Shelby, North Carolina. The school enrolls 148 students. It is part of the Cleveland County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictCleveland County Schools
County37045
CityShelby
ZIP28150
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370090002708
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment148
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)