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#1232 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Pinnacle Charter High School
High School · Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009) · Tempe, AZ
A Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009) charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2224 W SOUTHERN AVE STE 1, Tempe, AZ 85282
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinnacle Charter High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pinnacle Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,084
Median home value
$370,000
Median rent
$1,627/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,795 | Compare → |
| Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Edoptions Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Nusd OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pinnacle Charter High School is listed in Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinnacle Charter High School
Pinnacle Charter High School is a public high school in Tempe, AZ, part of Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009), serving approximately 58 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinnacle Charter High School
What grades does Pinnacle Charter High School serve?
Pinnacle Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinnacle Charter High School?
Pinnacle Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
How does Pinnacle Charter High School rank in AZ?
Pinnacle Charter High School ranks #1,232 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pinnacle Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinnacle Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pinnacle Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinnacle Charter High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pinnacle Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Pinnacle Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinnacle Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Pinnacle Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (520) 281-5109
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 85282)
- 54,501
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85282; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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