Below Average
#2868 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pace
High School · Alachua · Gainesville, FL
An Alachua high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1010 SE 4TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pace score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pace sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,878
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
45.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| North Central Florida Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 8–12 | 1.3 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| P.k. Yonge Developmental Research SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,340 | Compare → |
| A.quinn Jones CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #43 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pace is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pace
Pace is a public high school in Gainesville, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 51 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,868 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pace
What grades does Pace serve?
Pace serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace?
Pace has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
How does Pace rank in FL?
Pace ranks #2,868 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pace's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pace?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pace a charter school?
No, Pace is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace a Title I school?
No, Pace is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace?
80.4% of students at Pace qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- (352) 374-8799
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 32601)
- 23,296
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 23
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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