- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearl City, HI
Pearl City High School
Federal NCES profile for Pearl City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000114
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearl City High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Pearl City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearl City High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl City High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Pearl City, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Pearl City High School shrank from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,418 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 100.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 150003000114 · Pearl City, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,481 enr · 14.8:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pearl City High School shrank from 1,519 students in 2022-23 to 1,418 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 100.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pearl City High School 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
Pearl City High School
1,481 students
What this shows Pearl City High School reports 1,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearl City High School compares
Pearl City High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 44% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,481
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 39.5%
Two or More 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.2%
White 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Pearl City High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Pearl City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearl City High School'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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearl City High School
How many students attend Pearl City High School?
Pearl City High School has 1,481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearl City, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl City High School is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearl City High School?
22.3% of students at Pearl City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl City High School?
The largest demographic group at Pearl City High School is Asian at 39.5% of enrollment, in Pearl City, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearl City High School?
Pearl City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pearl City High School rank among public schools in Pearl City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearl City High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Pearl City, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pearl City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Pearl City High School, 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.