917 PACES

917 PACES is a public school that is part of the INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917 school district, located in ROSEMOUNT, MN with about 38 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 7 teachers, 917 PACES has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **PACES** program, located in Rosemount, Minnesota, is a specialized educational offering operated by **Intermediate School District 917**. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, PACES (which stands for Program for Alternative Career and Educational Services) is designed to serve students who require a more individualized, supportive, and therapeutic environment to succeed academically and behaviorally. The program focuses on students who have faced challenges in mainstream settings, providing a structured approach that emphasizes personal accountability, emotional regulation, and social-emotional growth alongside standard academic requirements.

The program is highly individualized, often featuring smaller class sizes and a multidisciplinary team—including teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists—who work collaboratively to meet each student's unique needs. By integrating vocational or career-readiness opportunities with a personalized academic curriculum, PACES aims to help students earn their high school credits while developing the coping skills necessary for life after graduation. As part of the broader ISD 917 network, the school leverages regional resources to support students from various surrounding member districts, ensuring that those with specific behavioral or intensive support needs have a pathway to a diploma in a safe and focused environment.

For more information, contact 917 PACES at (651) 423-8401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.