Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Pace Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
PACE Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Academy?
The graduation rate of Pace Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pace Academy?
111 students attend Pace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pace Academy students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Academy?
Pace Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pace Academy offer ?
Pace Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Academy part of?
Pace Academy is part of PACE Academy School District.
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