Limited Profile
Not enough data to generate a rating
Pinnacle Academy High School
High School · Plainfield Public School District
209 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Pinnacle Academy High School
Pinnacle Academy High School is a public high school in Plainfield, NJ, part of the Plainfield Public School District. The school serves approximately 70 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,711, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 70 students, Pinnacle Academy High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Academy High School is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Address
- 209 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
- Website
- plainfield.k12.nj.org
- Phone
- (908) 731-4270
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Pinnacle Academy High School Compares
See how Pinnacle Academy High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
209 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pinnacle Academy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. The Barack Obama Green Charter High School (rated 4.8/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Plainfield High School (rated 3.8/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Plainfield, see our Plainfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,711
Median Home Value
$374,200
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
Population
15,018
College Educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.1%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
36.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Pinnacle Academy High School has a median household income of $92,711. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $374,200, with a median rent of $1,794/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Brunswick Adult High School New Brunswick, NJ | — |
| Newcomers High School Paterson, NJ | — |
| MESIVTA NER MOSHE Lakewood, NJ | 4.4 |
| Essex Campus Academy Fairfield, NJ | 4.6 |
| YESHIVA BAIS AHARON Lakewood, NJ | 5.0 |
| YESHIVA CHEMDAT HATORAH Lakewood, NJ | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pinnacle Academy High School
What grades does Pinnacle Academy High School serve?
Pinnacle Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Academy High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Pinnacle Academy High School a charter school?
No, Pinnacle Academy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinnacle Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Pinnacle Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinnacle Academy High School?
70.0% of students at Pinnacle Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,022/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Plainfield). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 731-4270
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Plainfield Public School District- District Enrollment
- 10,436
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,788
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyRelated reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.