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Pace Preparatory Academy

Charter | 9-12 | 85 students

Computerized, web-based curriculum. Low student to teacher ratio. 4 day week.

Living in Prescott Valley

Situated in a small town neighborhood. The median home value is $110,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $790.

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4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
Based on 4 ratings
2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted January 12, 2013

PACE is a great fit for my son. The teachers care about the students and help them succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2013

My son is a student at Pace, and I am proud to say that his motivation and learning skills have greatly improved since he enrolled at Pace. The teachers and administration are very dedicated in helping students succeed. The curriculum is very user-friendly and the same, if not better, than being in a traditional classroom setting. My son has many friends at the school, and I am very excited and proud to say that my son will be graduation from Pace Academy. Thank you for making high school a great experience for my son!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2013

This school gives kids an incredible opportunity to learn at their own pace and graduate high school. I attended the graduation ceremony of my friend's son, who was having problems at his old school, but excelled at PACE.


Posted January 8, 2013

My nephew attended this school when many others couldn't provide him with a way of learning that suited his needs. I had heard about PACE, and told my sister about it. She gave it a try, and was so pleased with the results. He excelled in that environment, and graduated with a full diploma. What I had heard was that the school was being run by a new Administrator and had upgraded the curriculum. The instructors are excellent at what they do! Thanks to the PACE team.


Posted July 19, 2011

Both of my son's graduated Pace Academy, and it is a super school. My youngest son graduated early by one year. If I had to do it over I would defiantly choose Pace Academy over any school in the Verde Valley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2005

School started out great, for the first 2 years my daughter went, but this last year and this year it has really gone downhill. There has been saftey issues along with changes in policies that are not what pace was all about. The p stood for personalized, that is no more. My daughter is still going to pace now, but I do think I will be pulling her out, unless things change.
—Submitted by Amy Wunsh, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Hispanic N/A 41%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Bradshaw Mtn High School
Prescott High School
Colleges most students attend after graduation Yavapai Community College
NAU
AZU
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Computer specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Math specialist(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Advanced placement courses
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
School Leader's name
  • Bill Sakelarios
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (928) 775-9673

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Classical (e.g., focuses on the "classics")
  • Core knowledge
  • Hybrid
  • Independent Study
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Internships
  • Multi-aged
  • Project-based
  • STEM
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
  • School shares bus/van with other schools
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
129
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
129
Students typically come from these schools
Bradshaw Mtn High School
Prescott High School

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Yavapai Community College
NAU
AZU
College preparation / awareness offered
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
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6650 East 2nd Street
Suite B
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
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Phone: (928) 775-9675

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