PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX is a public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 61 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade.

Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville, is a non-profit, non-residential educational program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of girls and young women who are facing significant life challenges. Operating in partnership with Duval County Public Schools, the center provides a holistic environment that combines middle and high school academics with comprehensive social services. By focusing on strengths-based education and therapeutic support, the program aims to help students who may be struggling in traditional school settings improve their academic performance, develop critical life skills, and successfully transition back into mainstream school, higher education, or the workforce.

The school is renowned for its gender-responsive approach, which emphasizes building healthy relationships, fostering personal accountability, and increasing self-esteem. Through a mix of individualized academic instruction, career readiness training, and counseling, Pace creates a safe, supportive community that discourages delinquency and encourages goal-setting. Their model is nationally recognized for its success in helping at-risk youth avoid involvement with the juvenile justice system and empowering them to find a path toward long-term personal and professional success.

For more information, contact PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX at (904) 448-8002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.