- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040593002268 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.5:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
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
- This school 474
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
474 students
What this shows Pinnacle Peak Preparatory reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinnacle Peak Preparatory compares
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,848
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~474 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.