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Pinnacle High School - Mesa

Charter | 9-12 | 117 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
5%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 25% 6%
White 22% 45%
Unspecified 9% N/A
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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151 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
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Phone: (480) 668-5003

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