WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY
233 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Schwettman Education Center, located in New Port Richey, Florida, serves as a specialized facility within the Pasco County School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, it functions as an alternative education site designed to provide targeted support for students who may benefit from non-traditional learning environments. The center focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized instruction, aiming to help students overcome academic obstacles and remain on the path toward high school graduation.
By providing a more flexible and structured setting, the Schwettman Education Center emphasizes student success through smaller class sizes and individualized attention. The school operates with the goal of fostering a supportive culture that helps students improve their academic standing and develop the necessary skills to transition back to a comprehensive school setting or successfully complete their secondary education requirements. As part of the Pasco County school system, it plays a vital role in ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need regardless of the challenges they face in a standard classroom.
By providing a more flexible and structured setting, the Schwettman Education Center emphasizes student success through smaller class sizes and individualized attention. The school operates with the goal of fostering a supportive culture that helps students improve their academic standing and develop the necessary skills to transition back to a comprehensive school setting or successfully complete their secondary education requirements. As part of the Pasco County school system, it plays a vital role in ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need regardless of the challenges they face in a standard classroom.
233
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black | 38 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White131 (56.2 %)
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Hispanic43 (18.5 %)
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Black38 (16.3 %)
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Two or More19 (8.2 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4 %)
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: | PASCO |
| Phone: | (727)774-0002 |
| Website: | http://WPEA.PASCO.K12.FL.US |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 233 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 77 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
14
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
76
Grade 9
19
Grade 10
36
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 14 |
| Grade 7 | 29 |
| Grade 8 | 76 |
| Grade 9 | 19 |
| Grade 10 | 36 |
| Grade 11 | 38 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87 | 37.3% |
| Male | 146 | 62.7% |
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