Turning Points Academy

Summary:

Turning Points Academy is a public high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Turning Points Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates (ranging from 0% to 43.8% over the past 5 years), high chronic absenteeism (78.8% to 86.7%), and very low academic performance on standardized tests (only 5-15% of students proficient in English and Math, compared to 50-60% at the state and district levels). The school also has a high percentage of students (80.26% to 93.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending significantly more per student ($40,393 to $73,508) compared to the state and Palm Beach district averages ($9,829 to $14,566), Turning Points Academy has not seen any significant improvement in its performance over the past 12 years.

The challenges faced by Turning Points Academy are not unique, as nearby schools such as Worthington High School, Seagull Academy, and Florida Futures Academy also struggle with low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates. This suggests that the issues at Turning Points Academy may be systemic within the local education system, and addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing more effective, evidence-based interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes across the region.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1950 Benoist Farms Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 681-3700

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
718^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $48,133

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.2%

Hispanic:

19.7%

White:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turning Points Academy ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Turning Points Academy ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 35^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Turning Points Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.2%), Hispanic (19.7%), White (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turning Points Academy is 6.9, which is the 2^nd best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Turning Points Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turning Points Academy is $48,133, which is the highest among 51 high schools in the Palm Beach School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Turning Points Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Turning Points Academy 1187^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Turning Points Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Turning Points Academy 718^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Turning Points Academy in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turning Points Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	3.82	739^th	780	5.3%
2010	1.83	822^nd	839	2.0%
2011	2.85	849^th	891	4.7%
2012	1.97	872^nd	897	2.8%
2013	3.27	922^nd	956	3.6%
2014	2.27	974^th	999	2.5%
2016	3.72	960^th	997	3.7%
2017	3.45	1002^nd	1031	2.8%
2018	5.77	986^th	1035	4.7%
2019	2.03	1097^th	1099	0.2%
2022	5.58	1104^th	1148	3.8%
2023	4.76	1126^th	1177	4.3%
2024	2.23	1187^th	1196	0.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Turning Points Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	14.13	491^st	587	16.4%
2010	13.14	522^nd	620	15.8%
2011	5.17	598^th	622	3.9%
2012	3.82	581^st	606	4.1%
2013	3.17	611^th	648	5.7%
2014	2.61	667^th	687	2.9%
2016	2.25	682^nd	693	1.6%
2017	1.73	697^th	714	2.4%
2018	4.06	650^th	716	9.2%
2019	2.23	703^rd	734	4.2%
2022	3.00	725^th	774	6.3%
2023	4.18	723^rd	792	8.7%
2024	5.10	718^th	807	11.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Turning Points Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	18	116	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	4	164
2008	26	155	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	3	230
2009	17	92	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	4	148
2010	13	96	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	1	127
2011	13	88	0	20	0	0	2	0	123
2012	7	100	1	16	0	0	3	0	127
2013	13	93	0	17	0	0	3	0	126
2014	7	87	0	16	0	0	1	0	111
2015	5	79	0	20	0	0	5	0	109
2016	7	98	0	22	1	0	1	0	129
2017	4	88	0	6	0	0	3	0	101
2018	3	55	0	7	0	0	1	0	66
2019	6	50	0	12	0	0	3	0	71
2020	8	54	1	9	0	0	7	0	79
2021	9	32	0	3	0	0	4	0	48
2022	3	38	0	6	0	0	2	0	49
2023	9	48	2	15	1	0	1	0	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Turning Points Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	164	n/a	n/a	81.9
2008	230	26.0	8.8	64.3
2009	148	24.4	7.0	68.1
2010	127	20.5	6.2	70.6
2011	123	18.0	6.8	79.7
2012	127	15.0	8.4	81.9
2013	126	25.0	5.0	82.5
2014	111	26.0	4.2	89.2
2015	109	26.0	4.1	93.6
2016	129	27.0	4.7	91.5
2017	101	15.0	6.7	91.1
2018	66	13.0	5.0	90.9
2019	71	9.0	7.8	93
2020	79	12.0	6.5	84.8
2021	48	12.0	4.0	93.8
2022	49	12.0	4.0	93.9
2023	76	11.0	6.9	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Turning Points Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	164	n/a	n/a	81.9
2008	230	26.0	8.8	64.3
2009	148	24.4	7.0	68.1
2010	127	20.5	6.2	70.6
2011	123	18.0	6.8	79.7
2012	127	15.0	8.4	81.9
2013	126	25.0	5.0	82.5
2014	111	26.0	4.2	89.2
2015	109	26.0	4.1	93.6
2016	129	27.0	4.7	91.5
2017	101	15.0	6.7	91.1
2018	66	13.0	5.0	90.9
2019	71	9.0	7.8	93
2020	79	12.0	6.5	84.8
2021	48	12.0	4.0	93.8
2022	49	12.0	4.0	93.9
2023	76	11.0	6.9	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turning Points Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$3,401 (7.4%)	$42,281 (92.6%)	$45,682
2019	$1,840 (4.9%)	$35,712 (95.1%)	$37,552
2020	$1,978 (4.9%)	$38,415 (95.1%)	$40,393
2021	$4,710 (6.5%)	$67,259 (93.5%)	$71,969
2022	$8,989 (12.2%)	$64,520 (87.8%)	$73,508
2023	$4,069 (8.5%)	$44,063 (91.5%)	$48,133

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turning Points Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1097^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1126^th of 1177 Middle schools	4.2%
Ranks 703^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 723^rd of 792 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Turning Points Academy)	0	10	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turning Points Academy)	0	6	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Turning Points Academy)	0	8	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Turning Points Academy)	19	7	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Turning Points Academy)	13	30	17%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	76	7%
African American	50	48	4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	9	50%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	80.3%	12.7%

Schools Near Turning Points Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turning Points Academy	Public	6-12	1950 Benoist Farms Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 681-3700	76	11	6.9	80.3%	9 (11.8%)	48 (63.2%)	15 (19.7%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	5.1	718^th of 807 public high schools	11.0%		4.2	723^rd of 792 public high schools	8.7%	5	5.0	6.0	15.0	13.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	5.0		21.0		$48,133	$4,069	$44,063
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility	Public	6-12	9680 Process Dr	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	30	1	30.0	10.0%	3 (10.0%)	24 (80.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Royal Palm Beach High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10600 Okeechobee Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-4000	2,343	121	19.3	56.9%	315 (13.4%)	1,038 (44.3%)	839 (35.8%)	66 (2.8%)	12 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (3.1%)	32.4	512^th of 807 public high schools	36.6%		33.2	468^th of 792 public high schools	40.9%	44			44.0	46.0				31.0	34.0	55.0	55.0	$11,609	$1,632	$9,978
Palm Beach Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8499 Forest Hill Blvd	Wellington	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-1000	2,980	140	21.3	39.6%	892 (29.9%)	596 (20.0%)	1,257 (42.2%)	129 (4.3%)	16 (0.5%)	6 (0.2%)	84 (2.8%)	51.7	283^rd of 807 public high schools	64.9%		53.3	251^st of 792 public high schools	68.3%	32			52.0	55.0				27.0	50.0	73.0	74.0	$10,466	$978	$9,488
Somerset Academy Wellington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Wellington Trace	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 421-5510	40	4	9.2	55.0%	13 (32.5%)	9 (22.5%)	17 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	28.9	554^th of 807 public high schools	31.4%					(n/a)			44.0	36.0				39.0	31.0	51.0		$14,566	$3,563	$11,003
Palm Beach Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3505 Shiloh Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-5000	2,688	115	23.3	70.0%	124 (4.6%)	1,608 (59.8%)	884 (32.9%)	21 (0.8%)	13 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.3%)	23.2	611^th of 807 public high schools	24.3%		19.2	613^th of 792 public high schools	22.6%	2			27.0	33.0				24.0	35.0	53.0	57.0	$9,829	$1,369	$8,460
Florida Futures Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1760 N Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 215-0933	140	3	46.6	2.9%	19 (13.6%)	77 (55.0%)	39 (27.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	9.9	671^st of 807 public high schools	16.9%		3.3	748^th of 792 public high schools	5.6%	77				14.0						50.0	15.0	$7,773	$47	$7,727
Educational Services Program-East	Public	5-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palm Beach County Jail	Public	6-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	31	3	10.3	9.7%	1 (3.2%)	19 (61.3%)	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$24,013	$3,761	$20,251
Worthington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1711 Worthington Rd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 615-0370	300	3	100.0	2.7%	36 (12.0%)	132 (44.0%)	119 (39.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	2.3	778^th of 807 public high schools	3.6%		2.7	766^th of 792 public high schools	3.3%	12			9.0	7.0				9.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	$10,647	$1,518	$9,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Turning Points Academy

What district is Turning Points Academy in?

Palm Beach

Is Turning Points Academy a good school?

Turning Points Academy ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Turning Points Academy?

Students at Turning Points Academy are 63% African American, 20% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Turning Points Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended Turning Points Academy.

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