MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S

pace.duncanvilleisd.org

69 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mary E. Smithey PACE High School, located in Duncanville, Texas, serves as the alternative education campus for the Duncanville Independent School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive, non-traditional learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting or who need a different path to complete their high school graduation requirements. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, PACE focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges to stay on track for their diplomas.

The mission of the school centers on fostering both academic growth and personal accountability, ensuring that all students have the resources necessary to succeed after graduation. Beyond its academic curriculum, the campus emphasizes character development and credit recovery, providing a flexible schedule and a focused atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential. As an integral part of the district's commitment to excellence, PACE High School serves as a vital bridge for students dedicated to achieving their educational goals.

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY E SMITHEY PACE H S
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	35
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
35 (50.7 %)
Black
31 (44.9 %)
Asian
1 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-2470
Website:	http://pace.duncanvilleisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 5

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 22