Academic Results
Pinnacle Academy has a strong record of academic achievement. From state and national recognition to student growth and performance, our results reflect the high expectations and strong instruction at the heart of our school.
National Recognition
Ranked Among Ohio's Top Charter Schools
Pinnacle Academy earned a top-10 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings, ranking No. 9 among Ohio charter middle schools.
Recognized for Excellence
Academic Awards & Recognition
Pinnacle Academy has earned recognition for strong academic performance at the state level.
Momentum Award
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce awarded Pinnacle Academy the Momentum Award for 2022-2023 school year. We were recognized for demonstrating outstanding improvement in achievement while also continuing to show growth.
Area Recognition
Pinnacle is one of Ohio's Highest Performing Schools
Pinnacle Academy has been named one of Ohio’s High Performing Community Schools! This recognition is given to public charter schools that show strong academic results or a proven record of helping students succeed. Out of nearly 350 community schools in Ohio, only 61 earned this distinction.
We are proud to see our students’ hard work and our commitment to academic excellence recognized by the state!
"I like that the curriculum at Pinnacle challenges the students and helps them advance."
Proven Performance
A Strong Record of Academic Success
Proven Across NHA®
Students Gain More Learning
A study by Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) shows students at NHA partner schools gain an average of 3.5 additional months of learning each year compared to their peers in traditional public schools, with no additional days of school. NHA was also recognized as a “gap buster” for helping students make strong academic progress across different backgrounds.