The Pinnacle Charter School

1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Pinnacle Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Pinnacle Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

The Pinnacle Charter School's student population of 2,112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,112 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
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School Rankings

The Pinnacle Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Pinnacle Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1590 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Pinnacle Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Pinnacle Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
83%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
11%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of The Pinnacle Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of The Pinnacle Charter School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Pinnacle Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Pinnacle Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pinnacle Charter School's ranking?
The Pinnacle Charter School is ranked #1590 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are The Pinnacle Charter School often compared to?
The Pinnacle Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Middle School, Crown Pointe Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Pinnacle Charter School?
The graduation rate of The Pinnacle Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend The Pinnacle Charter School?
2,112 students attend The Pinnacle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Pinnacle Charter School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 The Pinnacle Charter School?
The Pinnacle Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Pinnacle Charter School offer ?
The Pinnacle Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Pinnacle Charter School part of?
The Pinnacle Charter School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

School Calendar

View the The Pinnacle Charter School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (High School Calendar)
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (High School Calendar)
March 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (High School Calendar)
March 21, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (High School Calendar)
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School (High School Calendar)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

2   5/16/2011
I would not recommend this school. I have been at this school since 2004 and 2011 is my last year there. I have watched the curriculum improve as well as the teachers. A select group of teachers do their absolute best to help their students succeed, but others are more focused on getting through to the end of the day. I have highly displeased with the administration however. I know it's a school that enforces dress code, but if it's going to have a dress code, THEY NEED TO ENFORCE IT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. It's ridiculous to see other students violating the dress code everyday. They wear clothes that are too revealing, too tight, or aren't even the proper uniform. This year 2011, students have been out of dress code ALL YEAR. Now, such as today, they have a roundup of students who are out of dress code. They are even handing out referrals for violations of several months past. I believe the new dean, Mr. Flemming is also biased. Also, every year it seems, whenever the graduating class wants to do something that isn't illegal, the administrations threatens the senior class to not let them walk. On another note, students get away with much during school hours. In the hall ways, students are ALWAYS showing PDA, such as making out and inappropriately grabbing each other. This is more prevalent in the current freshmen class. I am just dissatisfied with this school's staff. It is RIDICULOUS. I honestly wish I attended a different school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - trivi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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