PACE Academy in Columbia, South Carolina on DonorsChoose

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PACE Academy is a suburban public school in Columbia, South Carolina that is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Grades Not specified

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6015 N Main St

Columbia, SC 29203 View local requests

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PACE Academy Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

PACE Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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PACE Academy

$2,763

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

projects for books

project for art supplies

PACE Academy has received support from 15 individuals from South Carolina and 3 individuals out-of-state.

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