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Turning Point Academy

8701 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

Ranked 417 of 437 in North Carolina

Top schools in Charlotte
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Turning Point Academy

8701 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

About Turning Point Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 10% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
6 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
123
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.25%
Asian 1.63%
Hispanic 18.7%
Black 73.17%
Two+ Races 2.44%
Native Am. 0.81%
White
3.25%
Asian
1.63%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
73.17%
Two+ Races
2.44%
Native Am.
0.81%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 123
25.2%
31 Female
74.8%
92 Male

Student Population

123 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

30 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Turning Point Academy Contact Information

Address

8701 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28214

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Phone

(980) 343-5231

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TOP 417 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Turning Point Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Graduation Ceremony Turning Point Academy Class of 2026 6/12/2026 The graduating seniors took part in commencement activities, marking the end of their high school education. The ceremony was to recognize students who had met academic standards and were ready for post-high school opportunities. Graduation ceremonies are meant to mark the formal end of high school studies and a milestone on students’ educational journeys.

FAQ

Q1. Why do students attend Turning Point Academy?

Ans. Turning Point Academy serves students who need an alternative educational setting and additional support to stay on track academically.

Q2. How is the school day structured at Turning Point Academy?

Ans. Smaller classes and close teacher supervision help students focus on coursework and graduation requirements.

Q3. What kind of support do students receive?

Ans. Staff members monitor academic progress closely and help students develop consistent learning habits.

Q4. What makes the program different from a traditional high school?

Ans. The school places greater emphasis on individualized attention and academic recovery.

Q5. What is the goal of Turning Point Academy?

Ans. The program helps students rebuild momentum toward earning a high school diploma.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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