Serving 1,940 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Pinnacle Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Pinnacle Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The Pinnacle Charter School's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Pinnacle Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Pinnacle Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1635 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
85%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pinnacle Charter School's ranking?
The Pinnacle Charter School is ranked #1635 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Pinnacle Charter School often compared to?
The Pinnacle Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Middle School, Crown Pointe Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Pinnacle Charter School?
The graduation rate of The Pinnacle Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Pinnacle Charter School?
1,940 students attend The Pinnacle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Pinnacle Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pinnacle Charter School?
The Pinnacle Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Pinnacle Charter School offer ?
The Pinnacle Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Pinnacle Charter School part of?
The Pinnacle Charter School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
School Reviews
2 5/16/2011
I would not recommend this school. I have been at this school since 2004 and 2011 is my last year there. I have watched the curriculum improve as well as the teachers. A select group of teachers do their absolute best to help their students succeed, but others are more focused on getting through to the end of the day.
I have highly displeased with the administration however. I know it's a school that enforces dress code, but if it's going to have a dress code, THEY NEED TO ENFORCE IT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. It's ridiculous to see other students violating the dress code everyday. They wear clothes that are too revealing, too tight, or aren't even the proper uniform. This year 2011, students have been out of dress code ALL YEAR. Now, such as today, they have a roundup of students who are out of dress code. They are even handing out referrals for violations of several months past. I believe the new dean, Mr. Flemming is also biased.
Also, every year it seems, whenever the graduating class wants to do something that isn't illegal, the administrations threatens the senior class to not let them walk.
On another note, students get away with much during school hours. In the hall ways, students are ALWAYS showing PDA, such as making out and inappropriately grabbing each other. This is more prevalent in the current freshmen class.
I am just dissatisfied with this school's staff. It is RIDICULOUS. I honestly wish I attended a different school.
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