- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Pace High School
Federal NCES profile for Pace High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705625
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools.
- #37 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace High School ranks #37 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pace High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360007705625 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 8.3:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Pace High School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pace High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 499
Pace High School
499 students
What this shows Pace High School reports 499 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 32.3%
Asian 8.8%
White 4.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Pace High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pace High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pace High School
How many students attend Pace High School?
Pace High School has 499 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pace High School?
72.2% of students at Pace High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace High School?
The largest demographic group at Pace High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace High School?
Pace High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pace High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace High School ranks #37 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Pace High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.