- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pace, FL
Pace High School
Federal NCES profile for Pace High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120165001830
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pace · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Pace High School held near 2,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 91.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120165001830 · Pace, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,316 enr · 26:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Pace High School held near 2,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 91.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pace High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- This school
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- Gulf Breeze Mi 916
Gulf Breeze Middle School
916 students
What this shows Pace High School reports 2,316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace High School compares
Pace High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,316 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,316
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Pace High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pace High School
How many students attend Pace High School?
Pace High School has 2,316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pace, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,240 (2022-23) → 2,284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace High School is 26:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pace High School?
27.3% of students at Pace High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace High School?
The largest demographic group at Pace High School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Pace, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace High School?
Pace High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pace High School rank among public schools in Pace?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pace, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pace on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Pace High School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Milton High School (1,985 students), and Gulf Breeze High School (1,946 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.