Enrollment
67
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+184% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinnacle Academy High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinnacle Academy High School
Pinnacle Academy High School is a higher-need, small high school in Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.5:1 is larger than about 99% of New Jersey schools and 184% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 68.3% of students qualify for free meals, 131% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New Jersey schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students) and Hubbard Middle School (737 students) alongside Pinnacle Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinnacle Academy High School compares
Pinnacle Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Public School District, which includes Pinnacle Academy High School.
$20,332
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 81.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
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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.
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.
Is Pinnacle Academy High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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