Enrollment
2,430
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Pinnacle High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593001995
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #112 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinnacle High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle High School ranks #112 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinnacle High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinnacle High School
Pinnacle High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 2,430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Arizona schools and 36% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,430 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Pinnacle High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students) and Horizon High School (1,767 students) alongside Pinnacle 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 High School compares
Pinnacle High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 88% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,430 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,430
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.0%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Pinnacle High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Pinnacle High School.
$11,154
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Trail Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle High School
How many students attend Pinnacle High School?
Pinnacle High School has 2,430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle High School is 23.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinnacle High School?
6.0% of students at Pinnacle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinnacle High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinnacle High School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle High School?
Pinnacle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinnacle High School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle High School ranks #112 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Pinnacle High School a good school?
Pinnacle High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Pinnacle High School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), Horizon High School (1,767 students), and North Canyon High School (1,560 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.
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