Serving 15 students in grades 7-12, Pinnacles Community ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacles Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinnacles Community's student population of 15 students has grown by 400% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pinnacles Community is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Hispanic
93%
56%
White
7%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacles Community?
The graduation rate of Pinnacles Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pinnacles Community?
15 students attend Pinnacles Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pinnacles Community students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinnacles Community?
Pinnacles Community has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinnacles Community offer ?
Pinnacles Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pinnacles Community part of?
Pinnacles Community is part of San Benito County Office Of Education School District.
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