The Pinnacle Charter School

1001 W 84TH AVE
FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO 80260

Charter School 1,940 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Pinnacle Charter School, located in Federal Heights, Colorado, is a K-12 public charter institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. Serving a diverse student population, the school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for post-secondary success. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a core-knowledge approach, ensuring that they build a solid academic foundation while developing critical thinking skills necessary for higher education and future career paths.

Beyond its academic focus, The Pinnacle Charter School prioritizes a supportive and safe school culture that encourages community involvement and personal responsibility. The school actively integrates technology and individualized learning support to accommodate different student needs, aiming to close achievement gaps. By fostering partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the school strives to create an environment where students are motivated to reach their full potential and become productive, engaged citizens within their community.

1,940

Total Students

114.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Pinnacle Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	1,644
Black	28
Asian	49
Two or More	20
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,644 (84.7 %)
White
190 (9.8 %)
Asian
49 (2.5 %)
Black
28 (1.4 %)
Two or More
20 (1.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(303)450-3985
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	217

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 157

Grade 6 176

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 177

Grade 9 164

Grade 10 162