Enrollment
1,924
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waipahu, HI
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs ranks #3 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Waipahu, Hawaii, enrolling 1,924 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Hawaii schools and 57% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Hawaii average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by White (28%) and Two or More (25%) (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Waipahu's public schools, it stands alongside August Ahrens Elementary School (1,152 students): Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Hawaii Technology Academy - 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 Technology Academy - Pcs compares
Hawaii Technology Academy - 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 57% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 71% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,924 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,924
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 99% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 28.3%
Two or More 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.8%
Asian 8.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Hawaii Technology Academy - 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 Technology Academy - Pcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawaii Technology Academy - 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 Waipahu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
August Ahrens Elementary School
Standard public school
1,152 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Waipahu Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Kanoelani Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kaleiopuu Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Honowai Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Waikele Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,924 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
How many students attend Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has 1,924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waipahu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is 22.1:1, which is 57% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
11.7% of students at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is White at 28.3% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs rank among schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs ranks #3 of 7 schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waipahu on the city page.
Is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs a good school?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii. 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 Technology Academy - 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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