Pace High School: admissions and school facts
Pace High School (DBN 02M298) is a New York City public high school in Chinatown, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 908 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 908
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 50%
- Students
- 458
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M38X
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
149 seats · 140 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
PACE High School creates a college-oriented, student-centered environment with high expectations for every student. Students create a resume of quality educational experiences that will prepare them for success in college and beyond. Students are known well through our advisory program and are appreciated for their unique talents and contributions to our learning community. Our curriculum and practices are tailored to the individual needs of our students, enabling them to reach their ambitious goals. Working in close collaboration with Pace University, our school offers exclusive enrichment and college level experiences and opportunities for our students, including access to university courses while in high school. We have a rich and active extracurricular and sports program.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Student Government, Journalism, Debate, Drama Club, Wellness Club, K-Pop Club, Latin Dance, Asian-American Student Union, Sustainability Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Yearbook, Media Club, Guitar Club, Chorus, Math Zone, Academic Tutorials, Anime Club, Chess Club, Fashion Club, Knitting & Crocheting Club, SAT Prep, Video Game Club, and more
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 82%
- Asian
- 10%
- Black
- 32%
- Hispanic
- 52%
- White
- 4%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 55%
- Family and community ties
- 82%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002
- Neighborhood
- Chinatown
- Subway
- 6, N, Q, R to Canal St; B, D to Grand St; F to East Broadway; J, Z to Bowery; M to Delancey St
- Bus
- B39, BxM18, M1, M103, M14A-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Pace High School?
Pace High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Pace High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Pace High School?
The average SAT was 908 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Pace High School?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 50% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Pace High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 100 Hester Street, Manhattan. Subway: 6, N, Q, R to Canal St; B, D to Grand St; F to East Broadway; J, Z to Bowery; M to Delancey St. Bus: B39, BxM18, M1, M103, M14A-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are