Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Charter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pinnacle Charter High School's student population of 45 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinnacle Charter High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Charter High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Charter High School?
45 students attend Pinnacle Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pinnacle Charter High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pinnacle Charter High School offer ?
Pinnacle Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Charter High School part of?
Pinnacle Charter High School is part of Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009) School District.
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