Turning Point

Turning Point is an alternative public school located in Monticello, Florida, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 42 students. As an alternative school, Turning Point likely caters to students who require specialized educational programs or have faced challenges in a traditional school setting.

Turning Point's performance metrics paint a complex picture. The school has experienced significant fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from as low as 7.7% to as high as 89.7% in recent years, which is more volatile than the more consistent 89-90% graduation rate at the nearby Jefferson Schools K-12. Additionally, Turning Point has grappled with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 30.9% to 62.7%, substantially exceeding the 31.4% rate at the Jefferson Schools K-12. Academically, Turning Point's test scores are significantly lower than the nearby district and state averages, with 0% proficiency in some subjects compared to 39% at Jefferson Schools K-12 and 71% statewide.

Turning Point also serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 71.43% to 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 61.24% at the Jefferson Schools K-12. Additionally, the school has a very high student-teacher ratio of 42:1, significantly higher than the 14.1:1 ratio at the Jefferson Schools K-12, suggesting fewer resources and less individualized attention for its students.