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Pace High School

Public | 9-12 | 414 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 18, 2013

Im interesting in learning more about the school progress report. so that way i can decided which school is best for my daughter.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

I am a parent of a senior at this school. Ms son loves this school! The staff and safety agents in the building are so respectful and genuinely caring. This was our first choice school and we are so pleased to have had such an awesome opportunity to see our child grow into an young adult. We will surely miss PACE and all that it offers !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2010

I've met some of the most dedicated, nicest, caring teachers here. I realized how much I miss PACE now that I've graduated. I'm currently attending an prestigious liberal arts college.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 5, 2009

It's the place where teacher and student create a bond that is beyond verbal description. We learn and grow from the years that we've spent together and those are the years that made my high school experience much more than just passing the regents and getting into suitable college. Teachers are devoted to help their student to become not only a better learner, but one who will never fail to thrive for their goals. The four years that I've spent in those halls and classrooms cannot simply be denoted as struggles but a rite of passage for many teenagers. Everyday, I felt loved and cared for. I know this school will never let me down, education wise and specially as a growing young adult. There are just endless words that I can use to describe my thankfulness for Pace but bottom line is, it's my favorite school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

The teachers genuinely care about me, I really love going to class every day because my teachers gave me a new inspiration to learn. Plus, my fellow students were so intelligent, and so spirited that out of class had the same impact on me. Overall, my time at Pace High School has been filled with great friends, higher learning, and most importantly, character building.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

It provides that one on one attention that most New York City schools do not give and WOW! What an amazing staff and principal! There was education beyond the classroom and so many life lessons are taught by the good people of the school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2009

The teachers at Pace are some of the most committed teachers I have known. They work to engage their students in all aspects of their educations.


Posted November 3, 2007

im a freashmen at pace, and i think this school is fair enough. Almost all of the students know each other and help each other. Also there is not really a Clique situation. You can be and hang out with anybody you want to. Also as a freashmen i feel welcomed and happy that i got into a school that is the second best in Nyc, the first being Stuyvesant.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 15, 2007

My child began attending Pace HS when the school was only in its 2nd year of operation. At first, it lacked resources to give the extra classes, curricular activities or other educational support which some students required. They still need to incorporate more music, arts and sports program to make their school well rounded. The following year, the school had more to offer and excelled in making sure each student is prepared early to take all regents. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or challenged students. The teachers work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal is kind and knows each child by name and is a great example of a leader. Pace really tries to bring out the best in the students by giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to go forward in their career
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students11%
Students with disabilities0%
General population12%

Chemistry

All Students23%
Students with disabilities0%
General population27%

Earth Science

All Students53%
Students with disabilities8%
General population59%

English

All Students93%
Students with disabilities83%
General population94%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students51%
Students with disabilities25%
General population55%

Global History and Geography

All Students54%
Students with disabilities16%
General population60%

Integrated Algebra

All Students65%
Students with disabilities39%
General population69%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students87%
Students with disabilities77%
General population89%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students79%
Students with disabilities60%
General population82%

U.S. History and Government

All Students85%
Students with disabilities78%
General population85%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 40% 21%
Black 30% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 20% 8%
White 6% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 87%N/A76%
Female 82%N/A79%
Male 92%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Black or African American 78%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 68%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 82%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 19%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 15%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 6%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 334-4663

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