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Turning Point Academy

Shelby, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 12 · Cleveland County Schools

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About Turning Point Academy

Located in Shelby, North Carolina, Turning Point Academy is a public school for grades 6 through 12. It reported 142 students in 2024-25. There are about 11.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (12 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Cleveland County. It is one of 27 schools in Cleveland County Schools. Within 5 miles there are 10 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	409 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone	(704) 476-8399
School district	Cleveland County Schools
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	142
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12
Students per teacher	11.8
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, Cleveland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370090002708). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Shelby HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Shelby · 1.3 mi Jefferson ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Shelby · 2 mi Shelby MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Shelby · 2 mi James Love ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Shelby · 2.2 mi North ShelbyPublic · Grades PreK to 12Shelby · 2.3 mi Elizabeth ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Shelby · 3 mi Cleveland ECHSPublic · Grades 9 to 13Shelby · 3.1 mi Pinnacle Classical AcademyCharter · Grades K to 12Shelby · 3.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Turning Point Academy serve?

Turning Point Academy serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Turning Point Academy?

Turning Point Academy reported 142 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 142 students and 12 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 Cleveland County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/cleveland-county-schools/

Where is Turning Point Academy located?

Turning Point Academy is at 409 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC 28150. The phone number is (704) 476-8399.

How many other schools are near Turning Point Academy?

There are 10 other schools within 5 miles of Turning Point Academy in our directory.