- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+202 students YoY
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs grew from 1,403 students in 2022-23 to 1,605 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 106.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+202 students YoY 150003000295 · Waipahu, HI Other · MID · CHARTER
1,924 enr · 22.1:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs grew from 1,403 students in 2022-23 to 1,605 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 106.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hawaii Technology Academy - 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
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
1,924 students
What this shows Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs reports 1,924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs compares
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
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 (~1,924 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,403 (2022-23) → 1,605 (2023-24), up 202.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.