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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK·NCES 120159003789

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

213 TYLER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801 · (863) 688-5596 · Polk County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 1,012 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.0:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
49 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
15
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
12
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
2
Student demographics
White
2237%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1932%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 38%
Black
1017%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Two+
712%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
12%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Female
59100%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
59
+4 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 9.2:1
% White
37%
was 55%
% Hispanic
32%
was 20%
% Black
17%
was 20%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

As an one-room-style 9-12 campus in LAKELAND, Florida, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS enrolls 59 students from grades 6 through 12, overseen by POLK. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 94% below typical.

Within POLK, which oversees 163 schools and 116,552 students, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS logs that the most-represented group is White (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 32% Hispanic, 17% Black, 12% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 56%.

On the income-and-resources front, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS reports 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 23.5:1 average. Around 83% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Polk County's rate of about 65%.

In the area at large, Polk County reports that the typical household earns roughly $65,978 per year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Polk County's 172 public schools (combined enrollment of about 117,004 students), PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.2 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 7%: 55 students in 2018 compared to 59 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 55% to 37% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Polk County at a glance

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Population
790,694
Census ACS
Median income
$65,978
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
172
117,004 students

Quick facts

School name
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
District
POLK
Address
213 TYLER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801
Phone
(863) 688-5596
County
Polk County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
59
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
49 (83%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
120159003789
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
How many students attend PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS?
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 06-12.
Is PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS an elementary, middle, or high school?
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is approximately 9.8:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS?
At PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, the student body is approximately 37% White, 32% Hispanic, 17% Black, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS?
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is overseen by POLK in Polk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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