BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is a Title I public school that is part of the PASCO school district, located in NEW PORT RICHEY, FL with about 17 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, located on King Helie Blvd in New Port Richey, FL, serves as a specialized educational and therapeutic setting integrated within the Pasco County School District system. Unlike a traditional academic school, this facility focuses on providing essential behavioral health support and clinical intervention for students who require a more structured, therapeutic environment to succeed. The program aims to bridge the gap between mental health services and academic instruction, ensuring that students receive the specialized care they need while maintaining their progress in the district's curriculum.

Operated in partnership with the local school district, the facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to student support. By combining clinical behavioral health expertise with educational oversight, the center provides a safe, controlled environment designed to address the unique social, emotional, and behavioral challenges of its student population. Through this collaboration, BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH strives to empower students with the coping mechanisms and stability necessary to eventually transition back into mainstream educational settings or successfully complete their academic goals within a supported framework.

For more information, contact BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH at (727) 774-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.