How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS | Kua o ka La - NCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pahoa, HI | Hilo, HI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 738 | 185 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.4% | 62.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS | Kua o ka La - NCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,056 | $20,056 |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS | Kua o ka La - NCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.6% | 15.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 13.6% | 35.1% |
| Multiracial | 20.3% | 20.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS | Kua o ka La - NCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 180:1 | 179:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.1% | 46.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.