Turning Winds Academic Institute serves 40 students in grades 8-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Turning Winds Academic Institute is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Turning Winds Academic Institute?
The application deadline for Turning Winds Academic Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/22/2020
This school is so amazing. Thanks to Enoch Stump, Owen Baisden, and John Baisden Sr. They truly made my stay amazing, and they helped me in ways I never thought they could help me.
5 1/1/2016
Turning Winds Academic Institute is a caring school, which helps the students build character. They have their hearts in the program and care about moving each child forward. My child has made good progress while there.
5 1/31/2013
I just want to give a shout out to all my people! Thanks so much for all that you have done for me and my family. Life is good.
5 1/31/2013
Turning Winds Academic Institute has a teacher to student ratio of 1:8. I was able to complete my high school education and graduated with a 3.5. Considering that the challenges that I faced prior to enrollment at the school, I am very grateful for the support and encouragement which I recieved to accomplish such a great goal at the boarding school.
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