The Pinnacle School
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
Huntsville, AL
4812 Commercial Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Huntsville
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Huntsville since at least 2011
In Huntsville, Alabama, The Pinnacle School is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent high schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 4 hours, 255 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 4 hours
- School year
- 255 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pinnacle School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Pinnacle School
What grades does The Pinnacle School serve?
The Pinnacle School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend The Pinnacle School?
About 20 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pinnacle School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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