PACE HIGH SCHOOL

499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

PACE High School (Public Art, Communication, and Excellence) is a small, specialized high school located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment, which allows for strong relationships between students and faculty. The school is known for its academic rigor, particularly in the humanities, and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented culture where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies and their peers.

Beyond its core academic offerings, PACE High School places a significant focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through college-preparatory coursework and various enrichment opportunities. Its location in the heart of New York City provides students with access to a diverse array of cultural and educational resources, which the school often integrates into its curriculum. By maintaining a smaller student body, PACE is able to offer personalized attention, making it a popular choice for students looking for a focused and inclusive high school experience.

499

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	258
Black	161
Asian	44
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
258 (51.7%)
Black
161 (32.3%)
Asian
44 (8.8%)
White
24 (4.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Phone:	(212)334-4663
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 113

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 117

Ungraded 2