Summary:
The city of Kealakekua, Hawaii is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with Konawaena High School ranking in the middle of Hawaii high schools and Kona Pacific - PCS, a public charter school, outperforming the state average in several academic areas despite having lower per-student spending.
Konawaena High School stands out for its strong English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, outperforming the state average, while Konawaena Middle School underperforms the state average in both ELA and Math. In contrast, Kona Pacific - PCS excels academically, outperforming the state in ELA and Math for several grade levels, despite having the lowest spending per student among the schools. This suggests that factors beyond funding, such as teaching quality and curriculum, may play a significant role in academic achievement.
The schools in Kealakekua also display varying levels of racial diversity, with Konawaena High School having a more diverse student population compared to the more racially homogeneous Kona Pacific - PCS. Additionally, schools with lower student-teacher ratios, such as Kona Pacific - PCS and Konawaena Middle School, tend to have better academic performance, indicating the potential benefits of smaller class sizes.
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