At a glance
Reported students
76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456.5
Mary E Smithey Pace H S: 76 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
6.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Mary E Smithey Pace H S
Mary E Smithey Pace H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Duncanville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Duncanville ISD. NCES reports 76 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.8:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.2%) and Black (35.5%). English learners represent 21.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mary E Smithey Pace H S
- 1How do the reported 6.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic59.2%
- Black35.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duncanville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Duncanville H S
High · Grades 09–12
4,399 reported students
Summit Learning Center
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
Glenn C Hardin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
S Gus Alexander Jr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
H Bob Daniel Sr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Merrifield El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Mary E Smithey Pace H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S High · Duncanville ISD | 09–12 | 4,399 | 1.8 mi |
| Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas High · Charter · Winfree Academy Charter Schools | 09–12 | 245 | 2.4 mi |
| Uplift Hampton Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 414 | 2.6 mi |
| David W Carter H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,097 | 3 mi |
| Ume Dallas Secondary High · Charter · Ume Preparatory Academy | 07–12 | 688 | 3.7 mi |
| Justin F Kimball H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,175 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary E Smithey Pace H S
What grades does Mary E Smithey Pace H S serve?
Mary E Smithey Pace H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Duncanville ISD.
How many students attend Mary E Smithey Pace H S?
Mary E Smithey Pace H S reported 76 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary E Smithey Pace H S?
The calculated ratio is 6.8:1, based on 76 students and 11.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary E Smithey Pace H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary E Smithey Pace H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duncanville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary E Smithey Pace H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mary E Smithey Pace H S in?
Mary E Smithey Pace H S is part of Duncanville ISD, based in Duncanville, TX, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary E Smithey Pace H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duncanville H S (1.8 mi), Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas (2.4 mi), Uplift Hampton Prep H S (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.