Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: Barack Obama Academy for Academic & Civic Development's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Plainfield, NJ, covering approximately 6 square miles. Families typically find the school within a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinnacle Academy High School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinnacle Academy High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pinnacle Academy High School often compared to?
Pinnacle Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Union High School, Union County Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy High School?
67 students attend Pinnacle Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pinnacle Academy High School students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Academy High School offer ?
Pinnacle Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Academy High School part of?
Pinnacle Academy High School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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