Pinnacle Canyon Academy is a K-12 charter school, located in Price, Utah. Competing in the 1A division of the Utah High School Activities Association for sports, which includes baseball, boys’ and girls basketball, boys’ and girls’ cross country, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ and girls’ track, and volleyball.
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pinnacle Canyon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Canyon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinnacle Canyon Academy's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Pinnacle Canyon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle Canyon Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Canyon Academy's ranking?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy is ranked #916 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Pinnacle Canyon Academy often compared to?
Pinnacle Canyon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carbon High School, Mont Harmon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Canyon Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
360 students attend Pinnacle Canyon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pinnacle Canyon Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinnacle Canyon Academy?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Canyon Academy offer ?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pinnacle Canyon Academy part of?
Pinnacle Canyon Academy is part of Pinnacle Canyon Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
The administrative staff at this school are poor at communicating with parents. They are also too interested in personal business, finances, and other areas of families. None of which has to do with educating the child. They are not supportive of parenting, they actually try to parent children, even leaving parents out of the loop when dealing with situations concerning the child. Organization and communication is very poor parents are not informed of events in a timely manner, and then are penalized for not participating. Sometimes notifications are given less than 24 hours in advanceThere is an emphasis on extracurricular activity, but little importance placed on academics.
3 10/10/2025
I attended Pinnacle from prekindergarton-8th grade. Through out the years I was always friends with the teachers and it helped me to do well in school, but it did also bring me away from my parents. All of my family has attended here and loved it, but as the years go by they are getting less and less strict with the kids learning and more with them feeling like they can tell the teachers EVERYTHING!! They no longer have uniform and are seeming more like a public school then a charder school.
Review Pinnacle Canyon Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
