Enrollment
738
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahoa, HI
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000282Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pahoa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Pahoa, Hawaii, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pahoa's public schools, it stands alongside Pahoa High & Intermediate School (745 students): Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs compares
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 49% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 20.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.6%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Pahoa
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs
How many students attend Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahoa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs?
59.6% of students at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Pahoa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs rank among schools in Pahoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pahoa on the city page.
Is Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs a good school?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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