About PACE
A Premier College-Prep Experience
A Premier College-Prep Experience
Founded in 1975 as LBUSD’s first magnet program, PACE is nationally recognized for academic excellence. With a rigorous curriculum requiring five AP courses, expert educators, and a supportive learning environment, students are set up for success.
Beyond the classroom, PACE students shine in Poly’s elite sports teams, Grammy-winning music program, and top-tier clubs like robotics, Model UN, and speech & debate. Each year, they earn millions in scholarships and gain admission to prestigious universities, including Ivy League and UC schools—proving that PACE is a pathway to excellence.
Founded in 1975 as LBUSD’s first magnet program, PACE is nationally recognized for academic excellence. With a rigorous curriculum requiring five AP courses, expert educators, and a supportive learning environment, students are set up for success.
Beyond the classroom, PACE students shine in Poly’s elite sports teams, Grammy-winning music program, and top-tier clubs like robotics, Model UN, and speech & debate. Each year, they earn millions in scholarships and gain admission to prestigious universities, including Ivy League and UC schools—proving that PACE is a pathway to excellence.
Why PACE?
Pathway Vision
Pathway Vision
Graduates of the PACE Program are intellectually and ethically prepared to join a well-informed citizenry, comfortable with complexity and varying perspectives, and adept at using analytical skills for responsible decision-making.
Graduates of the PACE Program are intellectually and ethically prepared to join a well-informed citizenry, comfortable with complexity and varying perspectives, and adept at using analytical skills for responsible decision-making.
Why PACE?
Pathway Mission
Pathway Mission
To encourage the growth of accomplished individuals by guiding the development of scholarly curiosity, ethics, and personal resilience through a coordinated, rigorous academic program. At the heart of our program is the understanding that each PACE student brings with them a unique set of interests. With this understanding and our vast experience working with high-achieving students, the faculty has made it our mission to support, guide and encourage every PACE student as they explore how best to bring their passions to life.
To encourage the growth of accomplished individuals by guiding the development of scholarly curiosity, ethics, and personal resilience through a coordinated, rigorous academic program. At the heart of our program is the understanding that each PACE student brings with them a unique set of interests. With this understanding and our vast experience working with high-achieving students, the faculty has made it our mission to support, guide and encourage every PACE student as they explore how best to bring their passions to life.
Unique Benefits
Experience the Distinctive Features That Set Us Apart
Experience the Distinctive Features That Set Us Apart
What is PACE?
An authentically rigorous and college preparatory course of study for students who aspire to a stronger, more personalized high school experience.
An authentically rigorous and college preparatory course of study for students who aspire to a stronger, more personalized high school experience.
Who are PACE Students?
PACE students have diverse and varied interests. They are eager to take on challenges offered. They are community-minded, independent and self-driven.
PACE students have diverse and varied interests. They are eager to take on challenges offered. They are community-minded, independent and self-driven.
Why choose PACE?
Nationally known for excellence for over four decades.
After 50 years of excellence, PACE students are widely recognized by colleges and universities
After 50 years of excellence, PACE students are widely recognized by colleges and universities
Accepted to prestigious colleges around the world every year. Our seniors draw the attention of college representatives who make sure to visit Poly
Accepted to prestigious colleges around the world every year. Our seniors draw the attention of college representatives who make sure to visit Poly
The PACE Class of 2020 had 196 acceptances to UCs alone!
The PACE Class of 2020 had 196 acceptances to UCs alone!
A dedicated and extraordinary Faculty.
Teachers exclusive to PACE with years of experience and dedication to the program and students. For example, our 9th grade core has over 40 years of combined experience teaching in PACE
Teachers exclusive to PACE with years of experience and dedication to the program and students. For example, our 9th grade core has over 40 years of combined experience teaching in PACE
Dynamic and engaging teachers who are content experts
Dynamic and engaging teachers who are content experts
Teachers committed to maximizing students’ human and academic potential
Teachers committed to maximizing students’ human and academic potential
A structured, integrated curriculum ensuring full preparation for university.
AP classes that that challenge and expand our students’ experience
AP classes that that challenge and expand our students’ experience
Can earn college credit
Can earn college credit
Prepare students for college level coursework
Prepare students for college level coursework
Are often a criterion for college admission
Are often a criterion for college admission
Highly motivated, active student population with diverse interests.
Many various concentrations or pathways
Many various concentrations or pathways
Unique and individual projects
Unique and individual projects
Work-based learning opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Rabbotics- including national competitions
Rabbotics- including national competitions
Model United Nations- including national competitions
Model United Nations- including national competitions
Biomedical Research- working with world class hospitals in Los Angeles
Biomedical Research- working with world class hospitals in Los Angeles
PACE Mentorship Program- Middle School to High School transition assistance
PACE Mentorship Program- Middle School to High School transition assistance
Adulting 101- Career Panels and Financial Workshops
Adulting 101- Career Panels and Financial Workshops
Published research
Published research
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“PACE’s number one priority is to have well-rounded students, and the program makes sure to provide students the time and opportunities to enjoy a life outside of the classroom…And sure, the workload can be challenging at times. However, I feel that every PACE kid is not only a student but also a teammate. Your and your fellow classmates are part of a team, working together to try to combat this program.”
Sai Trivedi
Class of 2024
“PACE has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, collaborate with my peers, and learn to be successful in an ever changing, real world academic environment. The PACE community is full of passionate teachers, hard working students, and endless opportunities for personal and academic growth.”
Hamid Torabzadeh
Class of 2022
“The reason why I chose to be a student part of the PACE Program is because PACE is one of the most recognized academic programs in the nation. This program not only challenges its students academically, but also teaches them how to be well-rounded. There are so many academic opportunities.”
Taylor Johnson
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
“I believe that being in PACE is very unique, as everyone shares the same commitment of making it the best possible place for themselves and others. Everyone works together to create an environment in which everyone can achieve their potential and be the best version of themselves.”
Josephine Gore
Class of 2024
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