- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plainfield, NJ
Pinnacle Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341314003005
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle Academy High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinnacle Academy High School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Academy High School ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314003005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pinnacle Academy High School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 341314003005 · Plainfield, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 33.5:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Pinnacle Academy High School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pinnacle Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- Hubbard Middle 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- Maxson Middle 721
Maxson Middle School
721 students
- Cedarbrook Ele 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- Washington Com 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- This school 67
Pinnacle Academy High School
67 students
What this shows Pinnacle Academy High School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinnacle Academy High School compares
Pinnacle Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.5:1 | ▲ 184% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 131% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 184% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
African American 17.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Pinnacle Academy High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
District finance for Plainfield Public School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinnacle Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Academy High School
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Academy High School is 33.5:1, which is 184% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinnacle Academy High School?
68.3% of students at Pinnacle Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinnacle Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinnacle Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pinnacle Academy High School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Academy High School ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Pinnacle Academy High School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Hubbard Middle School (737 students), and Maxson Middle School (721 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.