PACE HIGH SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/phs/

2,240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pace High School, located in Pace, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution within the Santa Rosa County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that ranges from standard coursework to advanced placement and career-oriented programs, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pace High School is known for its active community and school spirit, frequently boasting competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. As a hub for the local Pace community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and development. By maintaining a focus on rigorous academic standards and holistic growth, Pace High School continues to be a central pillar of the Santa Rosa County educational system.

2,240

Total Students

89.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,752
Hispanic	179
Black	84
Asian	44
Two or More	161
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,752 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
179 (8.0 %)
Two or More
161 (7.2 %)
Black
84 (3.7 %)
Asian
44 (2.0 %)
American Indian
13 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)995-3600
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/phs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	193

* 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 9 620

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 558

Grade 12 505