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Pace Center for Girls Hillsborough, located in Tampa, Florida, is part of a network of 21 centers that have served more than 40,000 since 1985. Our academic classes are aligned with the local public school district, ensuring girls stay on track academically. Girls have the opportunity to catch up on credits if needed. Our Pace Day and Pace Reach programs are offered at no cost to families, and we offer year-round enrollment.
Pace Hillsborough opened in 1998, serving girls throughout Hillsborough County. We partner with a variety of community agencies including USF, DACCO, the Arts Council and Community Mental Health, to provide our girls with a multitude of community resources to best meet their development and social service needs.
What we offer
Year-Round Middle and High School Academic Education
Counseling and Mental Health Services
High School Diploma, Credit Recovery and GED Graduation Tracks
Life Skills Development
Small Class Sizes for Individualized Attention
Qualified Therapists: Specialists in anxiety, self-esteem, trauma recovery, academic challenges, and more.
Career, College and Personal Goal Planning
Community Service and Leadership Opportunities
Stories of Success
Meet Derriannah
When I first transferred to Pace, I was terrified no one would like me, or that I wouldn't fit in. However, Pace quickly helped me become more open-minded and self-aware. Before coming to Pace, I struggled at my previous high school, skipping classes, failing, and even considering dropping out. At Pace, my grades have improved, I have gained confidence, and I joined the Girls Leadership Council (GLC), where I developed skills like public speaking and communication. Now, I’m proud of myself. I’m interested in mechanics, marine biology, and cosmetology, and I plan to attend Hillsborough County Community College (HCC) and eventually graduate from FAMU.
