PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

School Overview
The Pace Center for Girls in Spring Hill, Florida, is a specialized educational and therapeutic program designed to provide a supportive environment for middle and high school-aged girls who are navigating various life challenges. Operating in partnership with the Hernando County School District, the center focuses on a holistic approach that blends academic instruction with social services. Its primary mission is to help girls regain their self-confidence, improve their academic standing, and develop the necessary life skills to transition successfully back into traditional schools, higher education, or the workforce.

The program is uniquely structured to address the individual needs of its students through small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and gender-responsive programming. Beyond academics, Pace offers counseling, life skills training, and career development support, aiming to break cycles of academic failure or behavioral struggles. By fostering a safe, collaborative community, the center empowers young women to overcome personal obstacles and reach their full potential, serving as a vital resource for both the students and the surrounding Hernando County community.
43
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic12
Black3
Two or More2
  • White
    26 (60.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (27.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.7 %)
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: HERNANDO
Phone: (352)667-1918
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: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Grade Student Count
Grade 77
Grade 86
Grade 99
Grade 108
Grade 117
Grade 126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43100%