- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 150003000282 · Pahoa, HI Other · MID · CHARTER
738 enr · 15.4:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 738
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs
738 students
What this shows Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs compares
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,538
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.