PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

7619 LITTLE ROAD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

(727)849-1901

WWW.PASCO.K12.FL.US

55 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Pace Center for Girls in New Port Richey is a specialized educational and therapeutic program designed to support at-risk adolescent girls. Operating in partnership with the local school district, the center provides a holistic alternative to traditional schooling by focusing on academic achievement, social development, and personal empowerment. The program is specifically structured to help girls who may be struggling with academic challenges, behavioral issues, or difficult life circumstances, offering them a safe and supportive environment to get back on track toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum at Pace is characterized by small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and comprehensive social services. Beyond standard academics, the center emphasizes counseling, life-skills training, and character development to help students build confidence and resilience. By addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its students, the Pace Center for Girls aims to break the cycle of systemic challenges, providing them with the tools necessary to thrive in their personal lives and pursue post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Two or More	6

White
34 (61.8%)
Hispanic
10 (18.2%)
Two or More
6 (10.9%)
Black
5 (9.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)849-1901
Website:	http://WWW.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	5
Grade 8	10
Grade 9	8
Grade 10	14
Grade 11	10
Grade 12	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	55	100%

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