Pace Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Pace Alternative High School serves 29 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pace Alternative High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Pace Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pace Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Pace Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pace Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Pace Alternative High School?
29 students attend Pace Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pace Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Alternative High School?
Pace Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace Alternative High School offer ?
Pace Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Alternative High School part of?
Pace Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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