Enrollment
474
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle Peak Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593002268
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #19 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory ranks #19 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinnacle Peak Preparatory compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 474 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Arizona average.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 948 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Scottsdale's public schools, it stands alongside Cactus Shadows High School (1,362 students): Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.9:1).
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students) and Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students) alongside Pinnacle Peak Preparatory.
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 Peak Preparatory compares
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Pinnacle Peak Preparatory.
$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 Peak Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle Peak Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cactus Shadows High School
Standard public school
1,362 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Standard public school
898 students
Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
Standard public school
141 students 5.9:1 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 (~474 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
How many students attend Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
4.8% of students at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinnacle Peak Preparatory rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory ranks #19 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Pinnacle Peak Preparatory a good school?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. 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 Peak Preparatory, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.
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