Pace Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Pace Alternative High School serves 29 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
(10-11)
<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Pace Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pace Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Pace Alternative High School?
29 students attend Pace Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pace Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pace Alternative High School?
Pace Alternative High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pace Alternative High School offer ?
Pace Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Alternative High School part of?
Pace Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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