How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pahala, HI | Volcano, HI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 488 | 325 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.4% | 43.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,056 | $20,056 |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.6% | 26.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 13.3% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 46.5% | 27.4% |
| Multiracial | 15.8% | 21.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kau High & Pahala Elementary School | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 185:1 | 559:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 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.