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Pinnacle Academy High School
High School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A Plainfield Public School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ 07062
- Math 10% proficient (2017)
- Reading 10% proficient (2017)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinnacle Academy High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 8-year record (2010–2017) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2017) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2017)
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinnacle Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), 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
$92,711
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Plainfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,145 | Compare → |
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $25,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinnacle Academy High School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinnacle Academy High School
Pinnacle Academy High School is a public high school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,466 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).
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.
How does Pinnacle Academy High School rank in NJ?
Pinnacle Academy High School ranks #2,466 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pinnacle Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinnacle Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinnacle Academy High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4270
- Area population (ZIP 07062)
- 15,018
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 07062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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