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The Pinnacle Charter School

1001 W 84TH AVE, FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO 80260State Charter School Institute →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
1,940
Students
Total enrolled
$12,972
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,940 students in grades KG–12 in FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colorado.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,972 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

The Pinnacle Charter School is a very large other in FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colorado, serving grades KG–12 with 1,940 students. The district invests $12,972 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at The Pinnacle Charter School

1,940
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
115
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution942 male · 998 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 1,423 students
Student Composition
10%
85%
Asian3%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080002001915

Academic Outcomes at The Pinnacle Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80260

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,972Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,972
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,708
Student Support$2,465
Administration$1,557
Operations$1,946
Other$1,297
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,972 spent per student, an estimated $5,747 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
81%
State government
81.0%
Local (property tax)
8.8%
Federal programs
10.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Global Village Academy - NorthHigh Point AcademyCrown Pointe Charter AcademyMountain Song Community School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Mountain Middle School
↓
High School
Colorado Early Colleges Fort CollinsColorado Early Colleges Douglas CountyColorado Early Colleges Colorado SpringsColorado Early Colleges Aurora
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyAdams County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictState Charter School Institute →
Phone: (303)450-3985
NCES ID: 080002001915
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FEDERAL HEIGHTS seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
1001 W 84TH AVE, FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO 80260
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.