AAEC - Paradise Valley vs Pinnacle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AAEC - Paradise Valley
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Pinnacle High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,430 students
| Measure | AAEC - Paradise Valley Phoenix, Arizona | Pinnacle High School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 286 | #71 of 286 |
| National rank | #2631 of 16,910 | #5402 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 269 | 2,430 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 2,430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AAEC - Paradise Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 61.6).
- •AAEC - Paradise Valley does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •AAEC - Paradise Valley does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •AAEC - Paradise Valley does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.1).
- •Pinnacle High School is the larger school with 2,430 students compared with 269.
- •AAEC - Paradise Valley is a charter school while Pinnacle High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AAEC - Paradise Valley better than Pinnacle High School?
On the Success Index (US), AAEC - Paradise Valley ranks higher (72.7 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are AAEC - Paradise Valley and Pinnacle High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AAEC - Paradise Valley: 269. Pinnacle High School: 2,430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AAEC - Paradise Valley and Pinnacle High School rank in Arizona?
AAEC - Paradise Valley is 37th of 286 and Pinnacle High School is 71st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).