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.
Serving 2,501 students in grades 7-12, Pinnacle High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pinnacle High School's student population of 2,501 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Pinnacle High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
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's ranking?
Pinnacle High School is ranked #83 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pinnacle High School often compared to?
Pinnacle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pinnacle High School?
2,501 students attend Pinnacle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pinnacle High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle High School?
Pinnacle High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinnacle High School offer ?
Pinnacle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinnacle High School part of?
Pinnacle High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinnacle High School located?
Pinnacle High School is located in the Desert Ridge West neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Desert Ridge West.
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