PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
43 Students
High School 6th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White26 (60.5 %)
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Hispanic12 (27.9 %)
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Black3 (7.0 %)
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Two or More2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 6 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 8 |
| Grade 11 | 7 |
| Grade 12 | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 43 | 100% |
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