- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kailua-Kona, HI
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Hawaii Explorations Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000265Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hawaii Explorations Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kailua-Kona · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hawaii Explorations Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kailua-Kona, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Hawaii Explorations Academy held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 150003000265 · Kailua-Kona, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
286 enr · 11.4:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
West Hawaii Explorations Academy held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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 286
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
286 students
What this shows West Hawaii Explorations Academy reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hawaii Explorations Academy compares
West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 23% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Two or More 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.6%
Asian 5.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, West Hawaii Explorations Academy is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hawaii Explorations Academy'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 Kailua-Kona
2 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hawaii Explorations Academy
How many students attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kailua-Kona, HI. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
31.0% of students at West Hawaii Explorations Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Hawaii Explorations Academy is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Kailua-Kona, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Hawaii Explorations Academy rank among schools in Kailua-Kona?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kailua-Kona, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kailua-Kona on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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.