Summary:
The city of Kapaa, Hawaii is home to three schools: Kapaa High School, Kapaa Elementary School, and Kapaa Middle School, all of which are part of the Hawaii Department of Education district.
Among the three schools, Kapaa High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranked 27th out of 53 Hawaii high schools in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating. The school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94% for the 2024-2025 school year. However, it also faces challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39% in the same year. In contrast, Kapaa Elementary School and Kapaa Middle School struggle with lower test scores and rankings, with the elementary school ranked 134th out of 195 Hawaii elementary schools and the middle school ranked 58th out of 73 Hawaii middle schools in 2022-2023.
Across all three schools, there are common areas of concern, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores compared to state averages, and relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating socioeconomic challenges. While the schools have relatively high spending per student, this does not seem to be directly translating to improved academic outcomes, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these issues and support student success.
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