At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
52
Pinnacle Charter High School: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
2.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 36
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Pinnacle Charter High School
Pinnacle Charter High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Nogales. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009). NCES reports 52 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.1:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (100%) and White (0%). English learners represent 61.1% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pinnacle Charter High School
- 1How do the reported 2.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 61.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic100%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Pinnacle Charter High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexicayotl Charter School Elementary · Charter · Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) | KG–08 | 168 | under 0.1 mi |
| PCJTED - Nogales high School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Nogales High School High · Nogales Unified District (4457) | 09–12 | 1,774 | 1 mi |
| EdOptions Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Educational Options Foundation (90201) | 07–12 | 88 | 2 mi |
| PCJTED - Pierson High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Pierson High School High · Nogales Unified District (4457) | 07–12 | 119 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Charter High School
What grades does Pinnacle Charter High School serve?
Pinnacle Charter High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009).
How many students attend Pinnacle Charter High School?
Pinnacle Charter High School reported 52 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 36 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinnacle Charter High School?
The calculated ratio is 2.1:1, based on 52 students and 24.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pinnacle Charter High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pinnacle Charter High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Pinnacle Charter High School in?
Pinnacle Charter High School is part of Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009), based in Nogales, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pinnacle Charter High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mexicayotl Charter School (under 0.1 mi), PCJTED - Nogales high School (1 mi), Nogales High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.