Pinnacle Academy High School

209 Berckman St
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinnacle Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Pinnacle Academy High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pinnacle Academy High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
≤20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinnacle Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
≤20%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinnacle Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
33%
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Black
22%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pinnacle Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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39%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Pinnacle Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
50-59%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pinnacle Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinnacle Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pinnacle Academy High School often compared to?
Pinnacle Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Union High School, Union County Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy High School?
60 students attend Pinnacle Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pinnacle Academy High School students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Academy High School offer ?
Pinnacle Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Academy High School part of?
Pinnacle Academy High School is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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