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PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

3139 DUMONT AVE, SPRING HILL, FL 34609HERNANDO →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
43
Students
Total enrolled
$10,990
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 43 students in grades 06–12 in SPRING HILL, Florida.
23% below average funding
District spends $10,990 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS is a small high in SPRING HILL, Florida, serving grades 06–12 with 43 students. The district invests $10,990 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

43
Total Students
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution0 male · 43 female
100%
Male 0%Female 100%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 43 students
Student Composition
60%
28%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120081008654

Academic Outcomes at PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34609

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,990Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,990
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,835
Student Support$2,088
Administration$1,319
Operations$1,648
Other$1,099
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,990 spent per student, an estimated $4,868 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
40%
State government
45.0%
Local (property tax)
39.9%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,990/student, 23% less than the national average
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WINDING WATERS K-8EXPLORER K-8CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHPINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+10 more
↓
Middle
POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOLFOX CHAPEL MIDDLE SCHOOLD. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOLWEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOLWEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOLCENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyHernando County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHERNANDO →
Phone: (352)667-1918
NCES ID: 120081008654
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPRING HILL seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HERNANDO
High
FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
1,896 students · 09–12
● 46 opp49% FRL
Elem
WINDING WATERS K-8
1,622 students · PK–08
● 41 opp56% FRL
Elem
EXPLORER K-8
1,617 students · PK–08
● 41 opp69% FRL
Elem
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
1,477 students · KG–08
● 46 opp32% FRL
High
WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL
1,435 students · 09–12
● 41 opp52% FRL
High
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,426 students · 09–12
53% FRL
High
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
1,299 students · 06–12
● 38 opp58% FRL
High
NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH
1,298 students · 09–12
● 41 opp38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3139 DUMONT AVE, SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.