At a glance
Reported students
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.4:1
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
27.5
Pinnacle Online - WMCB: 51 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
2.4:1 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
- 71
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Pinnacle Online - WMCB
Pinnacle Online - WMCB is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tempe. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439). NCES reports 51 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 2.4:1, 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 (88.2%) and White (7.8%). English learners represent 69% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pinnacle Online - WMCB
- 1How do the reported 2.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 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
- 69%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- 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
- White7.8%
- Hispanic88.2%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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.
Other schools in Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Pinnacle Online - WMCB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439) | 09–12 | 4 | under 0.1 mi |
| James Madison Preparatory School High · Charter · James Madison Preparatory School (79063) | 06–12 | 130 | 0.4 mi |
| Marcos De Niza High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,408 | 0.5 mi |
| EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) | 06–12 | 431 | 2 mi |
| EVIT - Compadre High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Online - WMCB
What grades does Pinnacle Online - WMCB serve?
Pinnacle Online - WMCB reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439).
How many students attend Pinnacle Online - WMCB?
Pinnacle Online - WMCB reported 51 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 71 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pinnacle Online - WMCB?
The calculated ratio is 2.4:1, based on 51 students and 21.5 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 Online - WMCB a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pinnacle Online - WMCB is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Pinnacle Online - WMCB in?
Pinnacle Online - WMCB is part of Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pinnacle Online - WMCB?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East (under 0.1 mi), James Madison Preparatory School (0.4 mi), Marcos De Niza High School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.