Pinnacle High School is a public high school located in the north valley of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. PHS opened in 2000, and is a part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The students are called Pinnacle Pioneers and the school's mascot is Pioneer Pete.
Serving 5 students in grades 9-12, West-mec - Pinnacle High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 58%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Pinnacle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West-mec - Pinnacle High School's student population of 5 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
The diversity score of West-mec - Pinnacle High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Pinnacle High School?
5 students attend West-mec - Pinnacle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West-mec - Pinnacle High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 20% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Pinnacle High School offer ?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Pinnacle High School part of?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Pinnacle High School located?
West-mec - Pinnacle High School is located in the Desert Ridge West neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Desert Ridge West.
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