Needs Improvement
#3518 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pace Center for Girls
High School · HILLSBOROUGH
1933 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 300, Tampa, FL 33610
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
3.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher
20:1
Score
3.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,518 of 3,778
In Tampa
#147 of 161
public schools
In district
#252 of 286
HILLSBOROUGH
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Pace Center for Girls
Pace Center for Girls is a public high school in Tampa, FL, part of HILLSBOROUGH. Pace Center for Girls serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Pace Center for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,518 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Pace Center for Girls show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.7
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 60 students, Pace Center for Girls is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Pace Center for Girls sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Pace Center for Girls — Students at Pace Center for Girls score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Pace Center for Girls Compares
See how Pace Center for Girls performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1933 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 300, Tampa, FL 33610
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pace Center for Girls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER (rated 6.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tampa, see our Tampa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIDZ COVE II Tampa | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES ACADEMY Tampa | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL Tampa | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER Tampa | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| FERRELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| MT CALVARY SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Tampa | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| SLIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| LINABEAN ACADEMY INC. Tampa | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| LOMAX MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| YOUNG MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Tampa | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| SEMINOLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| A BRIDGE OF HOPE ACADEMY Tampa | 1.4 mi | — |
| MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| WALTON ACADEMY Tampa | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33610 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,765
Median Home Value
$210,600
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
Population
45,396
College Educated
18.6%
Homeownership
49.2%
Avg Commute
28.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Median Age
34
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| ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami, FL | 3.8 |
| ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami, FL | 3.8 |
| COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX Pensacola, FL | 3.8 |
| ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY CAMPUS St. Augustine, FL | 3.8 |
| MARION REG. JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Ocala, FL | 3.6 |
| OCALA CENTER FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE Ocala, FL | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pace Center for Girls
What grades does Pace Center for Girls serve?
Pace Center for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pace Center for Girls?
Pace Center for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center for Girls is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pace Center for Girls rank in FL?
Pace Center for Girls ranks #3,518 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pace Center for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Pace Center for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Center for Girls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pace Center for Girls has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pace Center for Girls a charter school?
No, Pace Center for Girls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pace Center for Girls a Title I school?
No, Pace Center for Girls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pace Center for Girls?
5.0% of students at Pace Center for Girls qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 5.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 739-0410
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
Resources & Links
District
HILLSBOROUGH- District Enrollment
- 224,152
- Schools in District
- 305
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,590
- District Rank
- #252 of 286
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