How many students attend Pinnacle Online High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Pinnacle Online High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pinnacle Online High School?

Students at Pinnacle Online High School are 82% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Pinnacle Online High School

Summary:

Pinnacle Online High School is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Tempe, AZ, part of the Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. district. The school has seen a significant shift in its student racial makeup, with the Hispanic student population increasing from 66.83% in 2020-2021 to 82.49% in 2022-2023.

Despite serving a diverse student population, Pinnacle Online High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 51.2% in 2018-2019 to just 25.0% in the last two academic years, while the dropout rate has spiked, reaching as high as 52.7% in 2021-2022. Pinnacle Online High School's students also perform significantly below state averages in standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels, with only 12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%.

Pinnacle Online High School's performance is significantly lower than other nearby charter and public high schools, such as Tempe Preparatory Academy, Tempe High School, and Tapbi, which have higher academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's low per-student spending of $2,099 (as of 2018-2019) compared to the state average may be a contributing factor to its poor academic outcomes, and the disproportionately low performance of certain student subgroups suggests that the school may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities and support for all its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282-4345

(480) 755-8222

District: Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.5%

African American:

7.8%

White:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.21. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pinnacle Online High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	45.24	358^th	663	46.0%
2016	5.51	674^th	677	0.4%
2017	19.10	583^rd	695	16.1%
2018	5.22	709^th	711	0.3%
2021	14.21	790^th	832	5.0%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.79	594^th	650	8.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.99	612^th	789	22.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.54	740^th	820	9.8%

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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.16	129^th	166	22.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.15	616^th	617	0.2%
2021	13.71	785^th	818	4.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.73	507^th	573	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.54	761^st	802	5.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.23	248^th	780	68.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	49.99	207^th	395	47.6%
2010	55.84	190^th	403	52.9%
2012	40.46	280^th	471	40.6%
2013	31.25	345^th	491	29.7%
2014	42.77	234^th	394	40.6%
2016	21.97	291^st	406	28.3%
2017	18.77	323^rd	416	22.4%
2018	31.01	242^nd	420	42.4%
2019	40.84	148^th	285	48.1%
2021	17.89	429^th	509	15.7%
2022	14.64	400^th	464	13.8%
2023	15.69	414^th	469	11.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%
2022	12.05	395^th	456	13.4%
2023	13.39	377^th	406	7.1%

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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.12	389^th	492	20.9%
2022	14.82	389^th	455	14.5%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2022	14.66	380^th	441	13.8%
2023	17.80	332^nd	379	12.4%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.63	299^th	448	33.3%
2022	13.16	349^th	409	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinnacle Online High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	31	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	41
2005	117	7	2	69	9	n/a	n/a	204
2006	244	15	7	157	19	n/a	n/a	442
2007	207	22	2	89	23	n/a	n/a	343
2008	788	91	29	320	73	n/a	n/a	1301
2009	641	63	13	265	49	n/a	n/a	1031
2010	152	27	6	87	11	n/a	n/a	283
2011	330	49	20	183	19	0	1	602
2012	292	35	15	161	20	0	1	524
2013	119	18	8	80	12	0	2	239
2014	169	34	8	157	9	2	5	384
2015	114	22	2	105	10	1	5	259
2016	110	37	0	152	22	3	6	330
2017	134	42	2	253	45	1	18	495
2018	119	30	1	229	67	0	14	460
2019	111	43	0	305	26	2	19	506
2020	54	27	0	177	13	0	18	289
2021	37	27	0	139	0	3	2	208
2022	32	12	0	156	5	0	4	209
2023	10	17	0	179	6	1	4	217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinnacle Online High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	204	n/a	n/a	1.5
2006	442	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	343	n/a	n/a	6.4
2008	1301	n/a	n/a	0.8
2009	1031	n/a	n/a	2.4
2010	283	n/a	n/a	3.2
2011	602	n/a	n/a	0.5
2012	524	n/a	n/a	2.9
2013	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	384	n/a	n/a	0
2015	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	289	n/a	n/a	67.8
2021	208	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	209	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	217	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinnacle Online High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	41	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	204	n/a	n/a	1.5
2006	442	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	343	n/a	n/a	6.4
2008	1301	n/a	n/a	0.8
2009	1031	n/a	n/a	2.4
2010	283	n/a	n/a	3.2
2011	602	n/a	n/a	0.5
2012	524	n/a	n/a	2.9
2013	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	384	n/a	n/a	0
2015	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	495	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	289	n/a	n/a	67.8
2021	208	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	209	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	217	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinnacle Online High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$2,099 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$2,099 (100.0%)	$2,099

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinnacle Online High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 148^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 414^th of 469 High schools	36.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	217	57.1%
African American	43	17	60.5%
American Indian	26	6	76.9%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	305	179	41.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	111	10	91%
Two or More Races	19	4	78.9%

Schools Near Pinnacle Online High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Pinnacle High School - Tempe	Public, Charter	9-12	2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 414-0950	25				0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	20 (80.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Pinnacle Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 755-8222	217				10 (4.6%)	17 (7.8%)	179 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Skyline Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7500 N 40th Street	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Skyline Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 343-4980	200			80.0%	18 (9.0%)	81 (40.5%)	80 (40.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)			$20,398	$1,932	$6,890	$10,754	$3,360	$8,216	$11,576
Tempe High School	Public	9-12	1730 S Mill Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 967-1661	1,584	80	19.8	50.9%	110 (6.9%)	191 (12.1%)	1,133 (71.5%)	17 (1.1%)	58 (3.7%)	32 (2.0%)	43 (2.7%)	24.3	189^th of 259 public high schools	27.0%		41.5	236^th of 469 public high schools	49.7%	47	27.0	22.0	$8,594	$465	$405	$1,334	$7,077	$648	$7,724
EVIT - Tempe High School	Public	9-12	1730 S Mill Ave	Tempe	85281	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Tapbi	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 839-0292	199	7	26.8		49 (24.6%)	31 (15.6%)	85 (42.7%)	8 (4.0%)	10 (5.0%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.0%)	41.3	139^th of 259 public high schools	46.3%		61.4	151^st of 469 public high schools	67.8%	12	40.0	29.0	$7,607	$00			$7,591	$16	$7,607
EVIT - Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 752-3560	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
International Commerce High School - Tempe	Public, Charter	9-12	1105 E Broadway Rd	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 317-5900	253				33 (13.0%)	24 (9.5%)	163 (64.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.5%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1105 E Broadway Rd	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 317-5900	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$1,032,242	$129,635	$12,750	$272,020	$500,258	$389,599	$889,857

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