Pace High School

100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 499 students in grades 9-12, Pace High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : PACE High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 20.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pace High School's student population of 499 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers

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Year Founded
2004

School Rankings

Pace High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3370 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

30-39%
52%

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30-39%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

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Asian
9%
10%

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Hispanic
52%
31%

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Black
32%
15%

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White
5%
39%

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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.62

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85-89%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
86.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pace High School's ranking?
Pace High School is ranked #3370 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pace High School often compared to?
Pace High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Lazarus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace High School?
The graduation rate of Pace High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Pace High School?
499 students attend Pace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pace High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace High School?
Pace High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pace High School offer ?
Pace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pace High School part of?
Pace High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : PACE High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 20.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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