Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pinnacle Canyon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinnacle Canyon Academy's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Pinnacle Canyon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle Canyon Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
71%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Canyon Academy's ranking?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy is ranked #916 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Pinnacle Canyon Academy often compared to?
Pinnacle Canyon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carbon High School, Mont Harmon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Canyon Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
360 students attend Pinnacle Canyon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pinnacle Canyon Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Canyon Academy offer ?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pinnacle Canyon Academy part of?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy is part of Pinnacle Canyon Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
The administrative staff at this school are poor at communicating with parents. They are also too interested in personal business, finances, and other areas of families. None of which has to do with educating the child. They are not supportive of parenting, they actually try to parent children, even leaving parents out of the loop when dealing with situations concerning the child. Organization and communication is very poor parents are not informed of events in a timely manner, and then are penalized for not participating. Sometimes notifications are given less than 24 hours in advanceThere is an emphasis on extracurricular activity, but little importance placed on academics.
3 10/10/2025
I attended Pinnacle from prekindergarton-8th grade. Through out the years I was always friends with the teachers and it helped me to do well in school, but it did also bring me away from my parents. All of my family has attended here and loved it, but as the years go by they are getting less and less strict with the kids learning and more with them feeling like they can tell the teachers EVERYTHING!! They no longer have uniform and are seeming more like a public school then a charder school.
4 10/10/2025
Pinnacle is a great school they are very well organized and the teachers there are great they have a great counseling program and always make everyone feel welcome I would recommend this school to anyone.
3 10/10/2025
I had gone to this school for years. I love this school so much. I had so much help from all the teachers and staff. The principle is amazing and works with you.
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