Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Pace Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pace Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pace Preparatory Academy's student population of 115 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pace Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pace Preparatory Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
58%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pace Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Pace Preparatory Academy is ranked #1062 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pace Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Pace Preparatory Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pace Preparatory Academy?
115 students attend Pace Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pace Preparatory Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pace Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pace Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pace Preparatory Academy part of?
Pace Preparatory Academy is part of PACE Preparatory Academy Inc. (79068) School District.
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