Serving 90 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65-69%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
15.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study?
90 students attend Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study?
Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study offer ?
Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study part of?
Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
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