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)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(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).
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<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%
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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