A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent

1037 UNIVERSITY AVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104

www.spps.org

26 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The A.G.A.P.E. Teen Parent program is a specialized educational facility operated by Saint Paul Public Schools, located on University Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The program is specifically designed to support pregnant and parenting students, providing them with the necessary resources to complete their high school education while balancing the demands of early parenthood. By offering a supportive and flexible learning environment, A.G.A.P.E. aims to remove common barriers to academic success, ensuring that teen parents stay on track toward graduation and future post-secondary goals.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the program serves as a comprehensive support system for students and their families. This often includes access to on-site childcare services, prenatal and parenting education, social work support, and connection to community health resources. By integrating these essential family services directly into the school experience, A.G.A.P.E. empowers young parents to develop the skills needed for both academic achievement and long-term parental stability.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	7
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
13 (50.0%)
Hispanic
7 (26.9%)
Two or More
3 (11.5%)
Asian
2 (7.7%)
White
1 (3.8%)

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:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)744-7970
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
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

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 12