Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle High School - Tempe ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle High School - Tempe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pinnacle High School - Tempe's student population of 28 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Dare to Dream
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinnacle High School - Tempe is 0.53, 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)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
25%
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle High School - Tempe?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle High School - Tempe is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pinnacle High School - Tempe?
28 students attend Pinnacle High School - Tempe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pinnacle High School - Tempe students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pinnacle High School - Tempe offer ?
Pinnacle High School - Tempe offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinnacle High School - Tempe part of?
Pinnacle High School - Tempe is part of Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001) School District.
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