Summary:
The city of Kekaha, Hawaii is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 0 middle schools, 0 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools serve a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Among the standout schools, Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS, an alternative public charter school, boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, but its academic performance is relatively low, with only 12% and 19% of students proficient in ELA and Math, respectively. Similarly, Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center, another alternative public charter school, has a high graduation rate of 87.5% but very low academic proficiency across all subjects.
In contrast, Kekaha Elementary School has relatively higher academic performance compared to the alternative schools, with 45-48% proficiency in ELA and Math. However, the school's performance is still below the state averages in some grade levels, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Math. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that while the Kekaha schools are facing significant challenges, there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of academic achievement and attendance.
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