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Pinnacle Online High School
High School · Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) · Tempe, AZ
A Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) charter high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2224 W SOUTHERN AVE STE 1, Tempe, AZ 85282
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinnacle Online High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Pinnacle Online 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School - TempeCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Skyline Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Banner AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Tempe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $5,901NCES 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 Online High School is listed in Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinnacle Online High School
Pinnacle Online High School is a public high school in Tempe, AZ, part of Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001), serving approximately 229 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,952 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinnacle Online High School
What grades does Pinnacle Online High School serve?
Pinnacle Online High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinnacle Online High School?
Pinnacle Online High School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
How does Pinnacle Online High School rank in AZ?
Pinnacle Online High School ranks #1,952 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pinnacle Online High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinnacle Online High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Online High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinnacle Online High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pinnacle Online High School a charter school?
Yes, Pinnacle Online 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 Online High School a Title I school?
No, Pinnacle Online High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 755-8222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 85282)
- 54,501
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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