Pace's History
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Monsignor Pace High School is much more than an educational institution; it is an extended family. About half of the teachers are former students, as is the principal, which proves the bonds formed in high school can last a lifetime.
Owned by the Archdiocese of Miami, Monsignor Pace High School was established in 1961 and was named for the first native-born Floridian to become a diocesan priest, Monsignor Edward Pace; he was a brilliant student and educator and he founded the Schools of Canon and Civil Law at Catholic University in Washington D.C. Originated by Marist Brothers, Pace is a Marist school by tradition. Among its first students were children who escaped Communist Cuba through Operation Pedro Pan in 1961.
Monsignor Pace High School has been on the Catholic Honor Roll twice, placing among the top 50 Catholic High Schools in the nation. The school can add the recognition of being awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2002 as one of its proudest moments.
Located on an idyllic 44 acre campus, Pace’s student body is comprised of over one thousand students, in grades nine through twelve. Most students come to Pace from twenty-two feeder Catholic schools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The college preparatory academic programs at the school strive to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The programs include the national Advanced Placement ® Program, dual enrollment opportunities with Florida International University and St. Thomas University, general education classes, and a program for students who may require more individualized instruction.
The combination of academics, religious studies, and charitable activities has had a long-lasting impact on Miami. Many alumni started their path to becoming leaders of the community at Pace; they serve the community while succeeding in their respective careers, and often return to the school as guest speakers or teachers. Notable Pace alumni can be found in every niche of society and include business leaders in the fields of health care and international trade, attorneys, doctors, authors, politicians, musicians, actors, and star professional athletes.
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