PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

4000 GATEWAY CENTER BLVD
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/schools/dropout-prevent/pace.html

43 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

PACE Center for Girls in Pinellas Park is a specialized, non-profit educational institution dedicated to providing a supportive and gender-responsive learning environment for at-risk girls. The program is specifically designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of young women who may be struggling in traditional school settings due to academic challenges, behavioral issues, or difficult life circumstances. By focusing on a holistic approach, the center aims to help students achieve success through a combination of individualized education, counseling, and life-skills training.

The curriculum at PACE is tailored to help students reclaim their academic standing, providing a path toward high school graduation, post-secondary education, or career development. Beyond academics, the center fosters a strengths-based culture that encourages personal growth, self-advocacy, and resilience. By partnering with the Pinellas County School District, PACE Center for Girls serves as a critical intervention program, offering a safe, structured space that empowers students to overcome personal barriers and build a positive foundation for their future.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	7
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
16 (37.2 %)
Black
11 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (16.3 %)
Two or More
7 (16.3 %)
Asian
1 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)456-1566
Website:	http://it.pinellas.k12.fl.us/schools/dropout-prevent/pace.html
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	1
Grade 7	7
Grade 8	8
Grade 9	10
Grade 10	10
Grade 11	3
Grade 12	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	43	100%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)