Type
-
Enrollment
1,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Local / Regional
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Pace Academy’s 2025–2026 college profile reports 1,150 total students, 36% students of color, 25 AP courses, and a weighted GPA policy on a 100-point scale with no class rank. The profile lists college counseling contacts, school leadership, accreditations, and a College Board/SAT code, but does not embed a matriculation list or annual college outcome statistics in the provided pages.
College Counseling
College Counseling Team includes Jonathan Ferrell (Director of College Counseling), Lena Andrews, Curtis Johnson, Amy Ruff, Melanie Pope, and Shakila Williams.
Advanced Coursework
Pace offers 20 honors courses, 25 AP courses, and 11 courses beyond AP.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
86th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 86% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
18th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 18% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
43rd percentile
Lower reported student experience than 43% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 25
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 12
- Students of Color
- 36%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Due to the small size of our senior classes, Pace does not provide a class rank.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- The transcript uses an unweighted numeric grading scale for academic courses; GPA is reported on a 100-point scale with a weight of 7 for Advanced Placement and post-AP Honors courses, 5 for Honors courses, and 2 for all other college-preparatory courses.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Fred Assaf
Head of Upper School
Mike Gannon
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Jonathan Ferrell
Associate Director of College Counseling
Lena Andrews
Associate Director of College Counseling
Curtis Johnson
Associate Director of College Counseling
Amy Ruff
AP Exam Coordinator
Melanie Pope
Writing Specialist
Shakila Williams
Institutional
Accreditations
Listed under Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
SACS
Listed under Accreditations
Southern Association of Independent Schools
SAIS
Institutional
School Codes
COLLEGE BOARD/SAT CODE
110-217
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Pace Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Academy?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Pace Academy.
How many students are enrolled at Pace Academy?
The current school profile reports about 1,150 students enrolled at Pace Academy.
What grades does Pace Academy offer?
Pace Academy currently reports serving grades 12.
Is Pace Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Pace Academy is a private school.
Does Pace Academy offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 25 AP courses at Pace Academy.
Does Pace Academy report class rank?
No. Pace says it does not provide class rank because its senior classes are small.
How does GPA work at Pace Academy?
Pace uses an unweighted numeric grading scale for academic courses, but it also reports a weighted GPA on a 100-point scale: 7 points for AP and post-AP honors courses, 5 for honors, and 2 for other college-prep courses.
What does Pace require for graduation?
Students need 46 total units for a diploma, including 42 academic units. The other 4 may be academic or non-academic electives, and students also complete 40 hours of community service.
Who’s on Pace Academy’s college counseling team?
The team includes Jonathan Ferrell, Lena Andrews, Curtis Johnson, Amy Ruff, Melanie Pope, and Shakila Williams.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| News - Pace Academy www.paceacademy.org/about/news | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | States Represented |
| History - Pace Academy www.paceacademy.org/about/history | Official Website Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Pace Academy | Atlanta Private School Pre-First-Grade 12 | Buckhead www.paceacademy.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Faculty Count • Student-Teacher Ratio |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics | Pace Academy Atlanta | Independent School | www.paceacademy.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions | Pace Academy Atlanta | Independent School | www.paceacademy.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.paceacademy.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758722825/paceacademyorg/o6esjm5msivn9hkmtrfb/2025-2026_college_profile_0828251.pdf | page_scan |
| About | Pace Academy Atlanta | Independent School | www.paceacademy.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| News - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/about/news | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Campus - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/about/our-campus | supplemental_backfill |
| Our Strategic Plan - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/about/our-strategic-plan | supplemental_backfill |
| Pace Academy | Atlanta Private School Pre-First-Grade 12 | Buckhead | www.paceacademy.org | existing |
| History - Pace Academy | www.paceacademy.org/about/history | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 12 | The Isdell Center for Global Leadership spearheads this educational endeavor by providing students from Pre-First through 12th grade with wide-ranging curricular and co-curricular opportunities to explore, understand and engage in our globalized world. |
| Lowest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | 1150 | 1,150 TOTAL STUDENTS |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | Academics Slider Container 8:1 student-teacher ratio across all divisions |
| Founded Year | 1964 | established. In 1964 |
| School Leadership | - | Fred Assaf Head of School [email protected] | 404-240-9102 |
| Key Contacts | - | Jonathan Ferrell Director of College Counseling [email protected] | 404-266-4424 |
| Accreditations | - | Accreditations • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) |
| School Codes | - | COLLEGE BOARD/SAT CODE: 110-217 |
| AP Courses | 25 | PACE OFFERS 20 HONORS COURSES 25 AP COURSES 11 COURSES BEYOND AP |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | PACE OFFERS 20 HONORS COURSES 25 AP COURSES 11 COURSES BEYOND AP |
| Advanced Course Notes | Pace offers 20 honors courses, 25 AP courses, and 11 courses beyond AP. | PACE OFFERS 20 HONORS COURSES 25 AP COURSES 11 COURSES BEYOND AP |
| Faculty Count | 265 | 265 faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling Team includes Jonathan Ferrell (Director of College Counseling), Lena Andrews, Curtis Johnson, Amy Ruff, Melanie Pope, and Shakila Williams. | College Counseling Team Jonathan Ferrell Director of College Counseling ... Lena Andrews Associate Director of College Counseling ... Curtis Johnson Associate Director of College Counseling ... Amy Ruff Associate Director of College Counseling ... Melanie Pope AP Exam Coordinator ... Shakila Williams Writing Specialist |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 12 | 12 states |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 36 | 36% STUDENTS OF COLOR |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Due to the small size of our senior classes, Pace does not provide a class rank. | Due to the small size of our senior classes, Pace does not provide a class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Due to the small size of our senior classes, Pace does not provide a class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | A year-by-year and a cumulative weighted GPA are provided on the transcript for each student. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | The transcript uses an unweighted numeric grading scale for academic courses; GPA is reported on a 100-point scale with a weight of 7 for Advanced Placement and post-AP Honors courses, 5 for Honors courses, and 2 for all other college-preparatory courses. | The Pace Academy transcript uses an unweighted numeric grading scale for academic courses. Grade Point Average is reported on a 100-point scale with a weight of 7 for Advanced Placement courses and post-AP Honors courses, 5 for Honors courses and 2 for all other college-preparatory courses. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | regional | regional |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in supplied profile evidence.; No admit rate, applicant volume, yield, or schoolwide SAT/ACT averages reported; selectivity evidence is limited.; Academic program reports 20 honors courses, 25 AP courses, and 11 courses beyond AP.; Profile reports a 91% overall AP pass rate.; Transcript/GPA policy gives added weight to AP and post-AP honors courses; no class rank is provided.; Graduation requirements include 46 total units, including 42 academic units, plus 40 hours of community service.; College counseling team includes 1 Director of College Counseling and 3 Associate Directors, plus an AP Exam Coordinator and Writing Specialist.; Student body representation is reported as 77 ZIP codes; no states represented or countries represented counts are reported.; No financial-aid participation metrics are reported.; No matriculation summary, top-college list, or annual college-outcome statistics are reported in the supplied pages. |