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Turning Point Academy

Detroit, Michigan · Grades K to 12 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Turning Point Academy

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Turning Point Academy is a public school for kindergarten through grade 12. Enrollment was 42 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter schools in Detroit. With about 10.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 3.9 students per teacher. Detroit Public Schools Community District runs 101 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as a special education school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. Families comparing options will find 121 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
Phone	(313) 347-8900
School district	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grades	K to 12
Students (2024-25)	42
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	10.9
Students per teacher	3.9
Charter school	No
School type	Special Education
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110308805). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Turning Point Academy serve?

Turning Point Academy serves kindergarten through grade 12.

How many students attend Turning Point Academy?

Turning Point Academy reported 42 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy?

About 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 42 students and 10.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Turning Point Academy a public or charter school?

Turning Point Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Turning Point Academy in?

Turning Point Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-public-schools-community-district/

Where is Turning Point Academy located?

Turning Point Academy is at 18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205. The phone number is (313) 347-8900.

How many other schools are near Turning Point Academy?

There are 121 other schools within 5 miles of Turning Point Academy in our directory.