RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAM

7700 LUCERNE PARK RD
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

8 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Ridge Teen Parent Program, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Polk County Public Schools district. Designed to support expectant and parenting teens, the program provides a unique environment that balances academic instruction with essential parenting resources. By offering a comprehensive support system, the school aims to help students complete their high school education while simultaneously gaining the skills necessary to care for their children and plan for their future stability.

Beyond standard academic coursework, the program focuses on fostering a supportive community where students can overcome the unique challenges associated with teen parenthood. The school emphasizes life-skills training, health education, and social support, ensuring that students do not have to choose between their education and their responsibilities as parents. By providing this specialized pathway, the Ridge Teen Parent Program serves as a vital bridge for young parents, helping them stay on track toward graduation and long-term self-sufficiency.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	3
Black	4

Black
4 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (37.5 %)
White
1 (12.5 %)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)299-2512
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	6	75%
Male	2	25%

High School 9th - 12th