Pinnacle High School

Pinnacle High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
3535 E Mayo Blvd,  Phoenix, AZ
Desert View Neighborhood
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.9
2.7
2,558 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Troy Bales
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
75%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
24%
State Average
31%
Math
12%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
371:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
70.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
16.4%
Economically disadvantaged
15%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
5%
Black
1.9%
Limited English proficient
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 882 Students
University of Arizona 630 Students
Northern Arizona University 576 Students
Grand Canyon University 255 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 220 Students
University of San Diego 155 Students
Paradise Valley Community College 141 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 119 Students
Stanford University 99 Students
Chapman University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 319 Students
Psychology 161 Students
Biology 127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 124 Students
Nursing 99 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Marketing 79 Students
Finance 70 Students
Pre-Law Studies 69 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 67 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 733 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Pinnacle has a culture directed towards involvement. If you're one to join in and participate in everything you can get your hands on then this is the school for you. However, those that aren't particularly outspoken tend to not be given the same resources and opportunities. There are too many students to too little faculty to balance the needs of all students .
5.0 Senior
3/6/2025
Pinnacle High School has been the perfect high school experience. All the staff members have made this school feel safe enough for me and my friends to make amazing memories. The culture of Pinnacle is one of the bests, every dance or sports game are always memorable. I am so glad I attended Pinnacle for my 4 years of high school and I feel prepared for college.
4.0 Senior
11/25/2024
Pinnacle High School is lacking in the CTE offerings, that surrounding schools offer. The sports are very big at Pinnacle. Diversity is lacking, but that is likely due to the demographic of the area.
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2.7 26 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/30/2026
I’ve been very disappointed with this school’s decision to allow a student club called Turning Point to operate on campus, distribute Trump propaganda, and promote speakers like Charlie Kirk. In my view, this organization spreads hate, division, and intimidation, not healthy civic discussion.What co...
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3.0 other
6/4/2025
As a recent graduate from Pinnacle I feel like this school has a lot to improve on. Most importantly, Pinnacle has one of the worst athletics programs. I say this as a student athlete. I played basketball all four years and faced discrimination from the head coach. During my time as a player many gi...
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3.0 parent
2/28/2024
Overall the school is a bit above average. I currently have 2 students attending it. Both have had experiences with their respective science teachers quitting or getting fired mid school year and not having a good back up plan. My Freshman's science teacher was originally just a substitute but was m...
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4.0 student
1/8/2024
In general, I think what a student gets out of school is that student puts into it. There are plenty of opportunities to move up to Honors and AP classes where the teachers and curriculum are fantastic, otherwise the education for regular classes are okay (no motivation, teachers fail to hold respec...
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Pinnacle High School

Pinnacle High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,558 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Pinnacle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $770,377. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paradise Valley High School, West-Mec - Paradise Valley High School, PVOnline, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinnacle High School.

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