Fred K. Marchman Technical College
ApprovedAddress
7825 Campus Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
No testers reported
Earlier years
2022: 100% · 2023: 93% · 2024: 84%
State program number
1627
CNA classes in New Port Richey, FL
3 nurse aide training programs in New Port Richey are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in New Port Richey3
ZIP codes with a program3
With 2025 pass-rate data2
Reading pass rates. The rate is the share of a program's first-time test takers who passed in 2025. Small programs can swing a lot, so look at how many people tested, not just the percentage. Compare every Florida program.
Approved CNA programs in New Port Richey
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Gulf High School
ApprovedAddress
5355 School Road, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
85% (29 of 34 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 56% · 2023: 85% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1014
Highest 2025 pass rate in New Port Richey
James W. Mitchell High School
ApprovedAddress
2323 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
92% (35 of 38 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 76% · 2023: 83% · 2024: 100%
State program number
1143
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved CNA training programs list (list dated September 5, 2025). Checked November 2, 2026.
Pass rates: Florida Board of Nursing, FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025. A pass rate counts first-time test takers only.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
How New Port Richey programs did on the state exam
88.9%New Port Richey programs combined, 2025 (64 of 72 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | New Port Richey programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88.9% | 72 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 95.2% | 62 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 86.8% | 53 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 76.3% | 59 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 93.9% | 33 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 92.3% | 39 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 78.3% | 46 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from New Port Richey's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Approved programs within 25 miles of New Port Richey
10 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlake High School On probation | Land O Lakes | about 11 mi | 97% (31/32) |
| Palm Harbor University High School | Palm Harbor | about 11 mi | 93% (28/30) |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | Clearwater | about 18 mi | 79% (49/62) |
| Finlay Institute of Nursing | Tampa | about 20 mi | 93% (152/163) |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Wesley Chapel | about 23 mi | 93% (42/45) |
| Wharton High School | Tampa | about 24 mi | 67% (12/18) |
| Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home | Largo | about 25 mi | No testers |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home | Largo | about 25 mi | No testers |
| Baldomero Lopez State Veteran's Nursing | Largo | about 25 mi | No testers |
| Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation | Wesley Chapel | about 25 mi | 100% (5/5) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of New Port Richey's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
3 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in New Port Richey.
346523465334655
CNA pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area was $18.02 an hour ($37,470 a year), across about 15,120 jobs. That is $0.01 an hour below the Florida median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Florida metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in New Port Richey: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in New Port Richey?
3 programs in New Port Richey are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 10 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is high school programs (2).
Are there free CNA classes in New Port Richey?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the New Port Richey programs have facility names, but 3 within 25 miles do. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for New Port Richey programs?
In 2025, 64 of 72 first-time testers from New Port Richey programs passed (88.9%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, James W. Mitchell High School had the highest rate (92%, 35 of 38).
What do I need to become a CNA in Florida?
In Florida, you need a passing score on the state exam plus one of three things: an approved training program, a high school diploma (or equivalent), or being 18 or older. See the full Florida requirements.
How much do CNAs make in New Port Richey?
Nursing assistants in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area had a median pay of $18.02 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. The Florida Board of Nursing doesn't list a required number of hours, so program length varies. How long CNA training takes.