At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558.5
Turning Point Secondary School: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
2.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 56
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1.6:1
What the reported data says about Turning Point Secondary School
Turning Point Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Arlington. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Arlington ISD. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.2:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.2%). English learners represent 14.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Turning Point Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 2.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic43.2%
- Black44.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Arlington ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arlington College and Career H S
High · Grades 09–12
340 reported students
Arlington Collegiate H S
High · Grades 09–12
401 reported students
Venture Alter H S
High · Grades 07–12
778 reported students
Seguin H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,554 reported students
Bowie H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,140 reported students
Lamar H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,457 reported students
Public schools near Turning Point Secondary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar H S High · Arlington ISD | 09–12 | 2,457 | 0.6 mi |
| Premier H S of Arlington High · Charter · Premier High Schools | 09–12 | 176 | 1.2 mi |
| Texasworks - Arlington High · Charter · Texas Works | 09–12 | 30 | 1.2 mi |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins High · Charter · Newman International Academy of Arlington | 07–12 | 476 | 1.5 mi |
| Uplift Summit Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 436 | 1.6 mi |
| Keys H S High · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD | 10–12 | 30 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Turning Point Secondary School
What grades does Turning Point Secondary School serve?
Turning Point Secondary School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Arlington ISD.
How many students attend Turning Point Secondary School?
Turning Point Secondary School reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 56 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Turning Point Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 2.2:1, based on 74 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Turning Point Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Turning Point Secondary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Turning Point Secondary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Turning Point Secondary School in?
Turning Point Secondary School is part of Arlington ISD, based in Arlington, TX, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Turning Point Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lamar H S (0.6 mi), Premier H S of Arlington (1.2 mi), Texasworks - Arlington (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.