- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pinnacle High School held near 2,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.7 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 040593001995 · Phoenix, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,430 enr · 23.1:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students)
Pinnacle High School held near 2,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.7 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pinnacle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- Mountain Trail 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows Pinnacle High School reports 2,430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinnacle High School compares
Pinnacle High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,767
- 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.
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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
Nationwide other 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 (~2,430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,479 (2022-23) → 2,501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.