NAPLES AREA TEENAGE PARENTING

19 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Naples Area Teenage Parenting (TAP)** program, operated under the Collier County Public Schools district, is a specialized educational initiative designed to support expectant and parenting teenagers. The program provides a structured academic environment that allows students to continue their high school education while balancing the unique responsibilities of parenthood. By offering flexible scheduling and targeted support services, the school aims to reduce dropout rates among teen parents and ensure they remain on track to earn their diplomas.

Beyond academics, the program typically focuses on fostering self-sufficiency, promoting healthy child development, and providing resources for parenting success. By situating these students within the larger framework of the Collier County school system, the program offers a vital bridge that helps teen parents overcome socio-economic and logistical barriers, ultimately preparing both the student and their child for a more stable and successful future.

Total Students

1.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NAPLES AREA TEENAGE PARENTING
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	13
Black	2

Hispanic
13 (68.4 %)
White
4 (21.1 %)
Black
2 (10.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-1642
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 3