Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande

Pinnacle High School is a public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. PHS opened in 2000, and is a part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The students are called Pinnacle Pioneers and the school's mascot is Pioneer Pete.
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (AZ)
#420 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
34%
<50%
40%
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
n/a
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande's ranking?
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande is ranked #420 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande?
42 students attend Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande offer ?
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande part of?
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande is part of Pinnacle Education-CASA Grande Inc. (81011) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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