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Monsignor Edward Pace High School

  • LocationMiami Gardens, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 846 students
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Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens describes Masses, prayer services and reconciliation offered throughout the year, and a retreat program with a retreat for each grade. The school requires four theology credits and 75 hours of community service, and its Campus Ministry runs a Haiti solidarity program.

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Map of Monsignor Edward Pace High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCampus Ministry: 0.2 miMonsignor Edward Pace High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Masses are offered throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Pace, we celebrate our faith as a community through Masses, prayer services, and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year.”
      The school says it celebrates Masses, prayer services and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year; frequency is not stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Pace, we celebrate our faith as a community through Masses, prayer services, and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year.”
      The school says it celebrates Masses, prayer services and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year; frequency is not stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Pace, we celebrate our faith as a community through Masses, prayer services, and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year.”
      The school says it celebrates Masses, prayer services and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year; frequency is not stated.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four theology credits are required; one credit per full-year course (English is 4 credits over four years); four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To earn a diploma from Pace, students must complete a total of 28 credits including four theology credits.”
      Four theology credits are required to graduate.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The spiritual formation page states that the teachings of Christ are integrated into the curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We integrate the teachings of Christ into every aspect of our curriculum and school community”
      The school states that the teachings of Christ are integrated into the curriculum.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are listed for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This mandatory retreat is specifically designed for”
      The Koinonia retreat is mandatory for 9th grade students.
      “This retreat is specifically designed for sophomores”
      The Antioch retreat is for sophomores.
      “The junior Encounter retreat poses a fundamental question to students”
      The Encounter retreat is for juniors.
      “Diakonia is a retreat specifically designed for seniors.”
      The Diakonia retreat is for seniors.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each student must attend two retreats within four years.”
      Two retreats are required within four years.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus ministry director is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/about/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Andres Novela Director of Campus Ministry”
      Andres Novela is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (75 hours of community service are required over high school, which exceeds 40 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 75 hours of community service over the course of their high school career.”
      75 hours of community service are required over high school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Respect Life Club is listed among the student clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Robotics Club Respect Life Club Spanish Club”
      Respect Life Club is listed among the student clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Campus Ministry runs a Haiti solidarity program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is dedicated to living out Catholic social teaching, particularly in our commitment to our sister schools in Haiti.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Haiti solidarity program based on Catholic social teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Four theology credits and 75 hours of community service are required for graduation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To earn a diploma from Pace, students must complete a total of 28 credits including four theology credits.”
      Four theology credits are required to graduate.
      “Students must complete 75 hours of community service over the course of their high school career.”
      75 hours of community service are required over high school.
  • A retreat is designed for each grade from 9th through 12th.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This mandatory retreat is specifically designed for”
      The Koinonia retreat is mandatory for 9th grade students.
      “This retreat is specifically designed for sophomores”
      The Antioch retreat is for sophomores.
      “The junior Encounter retreat poses a fundamental question to students”
      The Encounter retreat is for juniors.
      “Diakonia is a retreat specifically designed for seniors.”
      The Diakonia retreat is for seniors.
  • Campus Ministry runs a Haiti solidarity program based on Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is dedicated to living out Catholic social teaching, particularly in our commitment to our sister schools in Haiti.”
      Campus Ministry runs a Haiti solidarity program based on Catholic social teaching.

Concerns

  • The listed campus ministry leader is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/about/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Andres Novela Director of Campus Ministry”
      Andres Novela is the Director of Campus Ministry.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 15600 NW 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
  • Location: On campus

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Source: pacehs.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 9 location not published

Retreats 6

  • Koinonia retreat (grade 9)Off campus
    Mandatory retreat for 9th grade students, held at the Dante Navarro Religious Education Center.
    pacehs.com, pacehs.com
  • Marist Youth Encounter ChristOff campus
    Retreat for students from Marist schools, held at Esopus, the Marist Brothers' retreat house in upstate New York.
    pacehs.com
  • Antioch retreat (grade 10)
    Retreat designed for sophomores, focused on Christian community.
    pacehs.com
  • Encounter retreat (grade 11)
    Retreat designed for juniors.
    pacehs.com
  • Diakonia retreat (grade 12)
    Retreat designed for seniors, with service projects.
    pacehs.com
  • Spirit Days
    One-day retreats for 7th and 8th grade classes from local middle schools, led by student peer ministers.
    pacehs.com

Clubs and groups 3

  • Respect Life Club
    Student club listed among the school's clubs.
    pacehs.com
  • L.I.F.E Youth Group
    Student group listed among the school's clubs.
    pacehs.com
  • Marist Youth Society
    Student group listed among the school's clubs.
    pacehs.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Masses, prayer services and reconciliation
    Throughout the year
    Masses, prayer services and reconciliation opportunities offered by Campus Ministry.
    pacehs.com

Service 1

  • Haiti solidarity program
    Campus Ministry fundraising and educational initiatives supporting sister schools in the Diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti.
    pacehs.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Pace, we celebrate our faith as a community through Masses, prayer services, and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year.”
    The school says it celebrates Masses, prayer services and reconciliation opportunities throughout the year; frequency is not stated.
    “15600 NW 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054”
    The campus address is 15600 NW 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054.
  2. Our Staff | Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolpacehs.com/about/our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Andres Novela Director of Campus Ministry”
    Andres Novela is the Director of Campus Ministry.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
81 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Miami, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)846
Students in grades 9–12846
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio8.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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What is Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Compass Score?
82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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