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Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

15-1397 Post Office Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778Hawaii Department of Education →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
683
Students
Total enrolled
$19,381
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 683 students in grades KG–12 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,381 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
14.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is a large other in Pahoa, Hawaii, serving grades KG–12 with 683 students. The district invests $19,381 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

683
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution365 male · 318 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 511 students
Student Composition
39%
22%
20%
16%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black1%
Multiracial20%
Pacific Islander16%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 150003000282

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,381Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,381
State avg
$19,381
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,528
Student Support$3,682
Administration$2,326
Operations$2,907
Other$1,938
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,381 spent per student, an estimated $8,586 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
85%
State government
84.7%
Local (property tax)
0.8%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,381/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
August Ahrens Elementary SchoolEwa Elementary SchoolHolomua Elementary School
↓
Middle
Mililani Middle SchoolEwa Makai Middle SchoolWaipahu Intermediate School
↓
High School
James Campbell High SchoolWaipahu High SchoolMililani High SchoolGovernor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
+19 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyHawaii County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictHawaii Department of Education →
Phone: (808)965-3730
NCES ID: 150003000282
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pahoa seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
15-1397 Post Office Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.