Pinnacle Canyon Academy
Charter School
360 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Pinnacle Canyon Academy (PCA), located in Price, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience, emphasizing a "whole-child" approach that balances rigorous academic standards with character development and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment, the academy aims to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, ensuring that each student feels recognized and challenged according to their individual needs.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Pinnacle Canyon Academy prides itself on offering a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various clubs that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its structured yet inclusive culture, PCA strives to create a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Carbon County area and beyond.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Pinnacle Canyon Academy prides itself on offering a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various clubs that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Through its structured yet inclusive culture, PCA strives to create a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Carbon County area and beyond.
360
Total Students
22.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 256 |
| Hispanic | 91 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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White256 (71.1%)
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Hispanic91 (25.3%)
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American Indian6 (1.7%)
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Two or More5 (1.4%)
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Black2 (0.6%)
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: | Pinnacle Canyon Academy |
| Phone: | (435)613-8102 |
| Website: | http://www.pcaschool.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 360 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 232 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
11
Kindergarten
22
Grade 1
15
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
25
Grade 4
18
Grade 5
29
Grade 6
27
Grade 7
34
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
30
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
29
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Grade 1 | 15 |
| Grade 2 | 20 |
| Grade 3 | 25 |
| Grade 4 | 18 |
| Grade 5 | 29 |
| Grade 6 | 27 |
| Grade 7 | 34 |
| Grade 8 | 27 |
| Grade 9 | 30 |
| Grade 10 | 35 |
| Grade 11 | 38 |
| Grade 12 | 29 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 174 | 48.3% |
| Male | 186 | 51.7% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
95 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th