Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Pinnacle Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Pinnacle Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Pinnacle Academy High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Pinnacle Academy High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Pinnacle Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Union High School, Union County Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Academy High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Academy High School?
60 students attend Pinnacle Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pinnacle Academy High School students are Hispanic, and 22% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Academy High School?
Pinnacle Academy High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Academy High School offer ?
Pinnacle Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinnacle Academy High School part of?
Pinnacle Academy High School is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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