How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pinnacle High School | Vista Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,430 | 544 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.0% | 55.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pinnacle High School | Vista Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,378 | $14,378 |
| District | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pinnacle High School | Vista Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | — |
| African American | 1.9% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% | — |
| Asian | 5.0% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | — |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pinnacle High School | Vista Verde Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 405:1 | 272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.2% | 70.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 108 | 90 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.