Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program

78 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

South Park TAPP (Teenage Parent Program) is a specialized educational facility located in Fairdale, Kentucky, specifically designed to support pregnant and parenting students within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The program operates with the primary goal of helping teen parents complete their high school education by providing a flexible, supportive environment that addresses the unique challenges of balancing academic requirements with the responsibilities of early parenthood.

Beyond standard academics, the school provides a comprehensive support system that includes access to childcare services, parenting education, and resources focused on health and social development. By integrating childcare with personalized instructional support, South Park TAPP aims to remove the barriers that often lead to school dropout among teen parents, empowering students to earn their diplomas and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities or careers while ensuring the well-being of their children.

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	14
Black	48
Two or More	6

Black
48 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (17.9 %)
White
10 (12.8 %)
Two or More
6 (7.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8748
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 31

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Grade 7	1
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	16
Grade 10	8
Grade 11	12
Grade 12	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	58	74.4%
Male	20	25.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)