Pace Alternative High School in Tucson, AZ has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 29 students and 2 teachers, consistent over recent years, and 66% of students are eligible for free lunch.
The school's math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and Tucson Unified District's rate of 22%.
Reading proficiency is 50%, which is also higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 29%.
Graduation rate in 2023 is 50%, which is lower than both the state average of 77% and the district average of 82%.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (27 out of 29 students), with minimal diversity, and enrollment has remained stable at 29 students since at least 2017.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
49%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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).
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