Connections - New Century PCS

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720-2834

(808) 961-3664

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 195 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,316

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

35.3%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Two or more races:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Connections - New Century PCS ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.26. (See more...)

Compare Details Connections - New Century PCS ranks worse than 69.9% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Connections - New Century PCS ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Connections - New Century PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (35.3%), Hispanic (20.3%), two or more races (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connections - New Century PCS is 11.7, which is the 7^th best among 17 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Connections - New Century PCS employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connections - New Century PCS is $10,316. 16 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Connections - New Century PCS was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Connections - New Century PCS 51^st of 73 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Connections - New Century PCS in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Connections - New Century PCS 36^th of 53 Hawaii public high schools. (See Connections - New Century PCS in the ranking list.)

Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	59.43	62^nd	194	68.0%
2007	56.11	81^st	192	57.8%
2009	45.26	120^th	191	37.2%
2010	44.20	117^th	183	36.1%
2011	34.60	144^th	191	24.6%
2012	41.87	127^th	195	34.9%
2013	30.99	158^th	196	19.4%
2015	23.64	158^th	194	18.6%
2016	18.38	167^th	195	14.4%
2017	15.17	183^rd	207	11.6%
2018	15.62	173^rd	193	10.4%
2019	26.10	155^th	196	20.9%
2021	13.93	174^th	196	11.2%
2022	7.68	188^th	193	2.6%
2023	13.26	179^th	195	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	39.29	37^th	69	46.4%
2007	43.73	37^th	71	47.9%
2009	41.53	42^nd	68	38.2%
2010	31.05	52^nd	65	20.0%
2011	31.93	50^th	71	29.6%
2012	55.05	32^nd	73	56.2%
2013	41.90	43^rd	76	43.4%
2015	57.63	22^nd	72	69.4%
2016	61.58	23^rd	73	68.5%
2017	15.17	61^st	82	25.6%
2018	24.14	51^st	67	23.9%
2019	41.21	39^th	70	44.3%
2021	24.38	58^th	73	20.5%
2022	16.79	63^rd	72	12.5%
2023	29.93	51^st	73	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	33.58	44^th	56	21.4%
2007	58.58	28^th	60	53.3%
2009	53.20	26^th	55	52.7%
2010	25.81	45^th	56	19.6%
2011	26.39	48^th	56	14.3%
2012	21.02	51^st	58	12.1%
2013	48.10	32^nd	56	42.9%
2015	18.90	43^rd	51	15.7%
2016	35.29	38^th	53	28.3%
2017	15.17	47^th	63	25.4%
2018	3.47	52^nd	53	1.9%
2019	27.57	39^th	52	25.0%
2022	24.89	40^th	52	23.1%
2023	35.31	36^th	53	32.1%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	63	1	71	13	7	n/a	n/a	155
2002	104	6	111	13	6	n/a	n/a	240
2003	104	6	111	13	6	n/a	n/a	240
2004	117	7	99	16	3	n/a	n/a	242
2005	128	9	130	15	5	n/a	n/a	287
2006	131	4	132	16	8	n/a	n/a	291
2007	146	4	129	24	13	n/a	n/a	316
2008	138	6	152	29	9	n/a	n/a	334
2009	129	7	164	26	11	n/a	n/a	337
2010	147	10	179	28	9	n/a	n/a	373
2011	127	10	38	12	7	128	40	362
2012	120	10	36	9	6	116	34	331
2013	110	5	29	23	6	126	50	349
2014	86	7	29	33	18	130	47	350
2015	81	7	23	56	9	126	48	350
2016	89	5	18	66	8	127	46	359
2017	86	6	20	70	3	129	55	369
2018	87	11	19	74	4	127	41	363
2019	93	4	16	67	3	114	38	335
2020	82	3	16	70	2	115	47	335
2021	72	4	14	67	2	132	53	344
2022	73	6	14	75	1	142	55	366
2023	62	8	13	69	0	120	68	340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	155	9.0	17.2	75.5
2002	240	15.5	15.5	59.2
2003	240	15.5	15.5	59.2
2004	242	14.0	17.3	60.7
2005	287	17.0	16.9	64.5
2006	291	4.0	72.8	60.1
2007	316	3.0	105.3	43.4
2008	334	5.0	66.8	15
2009	337	5.0	67.4	61.7
2010	373	26.0	14.3	35.4
2011	362	25.7	14.0	70.4
2012	331	34.0	9.7	69.2
2013	349	33.2	10.4	71.9
2014	350	28.8	12.1	70.9
2015	350	25.0	14.0	78.3
2016	359	25.0	14.3	78
2017	369	23.9	15.3	72.9
2018	363	26.5	13.6	72.5
2019	335	26.5	12.6	74.9
2020	335	26.0	12.8	72.2
2021	344	29.0	11.8	72.7
2022	366	30.0	12.2	72.7
2023	340	29.0	11.7	65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Connections - New Century PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	155	9.0	17.2	75.5
2002	240	15.5	15.5	59.2
2003	240	15.5	15.5	59.2
2004	242	14.0	17.3	60.7
2005	287	17.0	16.9	64.5
2006	291	4.0	72.8	60.1
2007	316	3.0	105.3	43.4
2008	334	5.0	66.8	15
2009	337	5.0	67.4	61.7
2010	373	26.0	14.3	35.4
2011	362	25.7	14.0	70.4
2012	331	34.0	9.7	69.2
2013	349	33.2	10.4	71.9
2014	350	28.8	12.1	70.9
2015	350	25.0	14.0	78.3
2016	359	25.0	14.3	78
2017	369	23.9	15.3	72.9
2018	363	26.5	13.6	72.5
2019	335	26.5	12.6	74.9
2020	335	26.0	12.8	72.2
2021	344	29.0	11.8	72.7
2022	366	30.0	12.2	72.7
2023	340	29.0	11.7	65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Connections - New Century PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,747 (16.9%)	$8,569 (83.1%)	$10,316

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connections - New Century PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 179^th of 195 Elementary schools	12.7%
Ranks 39^th of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 73 Middle schools	14.1%
Ranks 39^th of 52 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 53 High schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	35	19	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	13	13
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	42	25	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	8	15	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	39	37	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	39	21	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	59	33	26%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	41	33	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	38	53	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	31	19	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	55	28	27%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	17	4	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	54	44	10%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	15	11	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Connections - New Century PCS)	46	36	10%
All Grades Mathematics (Connections - New Century PCS)	23	17	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	335	340	1.5%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	16	13	18.8%
Hispanic	67	69	3%
Pacific Islander	114	120	5.3%
White	93	62	33.3%
Two or More Races	38	68	78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.9%	65.6%	9.3%

Schools Near Connections - New Century PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				HSA Science (2023)		HSA Biology I (2023)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science 5th Grade	HSA Science 8th Grade	HSA Biology I End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Connections - New Century PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	174 Kamehameha Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 961-3664	340	29	11.7	65.6%	62 (18.2%)	8 (2.4%)	69 (20.3%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (35.3%)	68 (20.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	32.0	30.0	19.0	25.0	37.0	33.0	53.0	28.0	44.0	36.0	13.0	15.0	21.0	33.0	19.0	4.0	11.0	17.0	$10,316	$1,747	$8,569
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1500 Kalanianaole Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 961-0470	263	22	11.9	68.1%	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (24.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (61.2%)	29 (11.0%)								(n/a)											37.0								18.0	$18,455	$9,187	$9,268
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	15-1397 Post Office Rd	Pahoa	96778	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 965-3730	683	48	14.2	74.8%	266 (38.9%)	8 (1.2%)	151 (22.1%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (15.8%)	140 (20.5%)								(n/a)	56.0	43.0	30.0	35.0	45.0	64.0	49.0	50.0	41.0	59.0	49.0	40.0	40.0	33.0	24.0	31.0	14.0	12.0	27.0	$9,655	$1,209	$8,446
Laupahoehoe Community - PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy	Laupahoehoe	96764	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 962-2200	320	26	12.3	59.1%	104 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (23.1%)	27 (8.4%)	2 (0.6%)	40 (12.5%)	73 (22.8%)								(n/a)	20.0	29.0		35.0	46.0	35.0	48.0	50.0	59.0	45.0	44.0	36.0	21.0		38.0	10.0	18.0		19.0	$10,823	$2,828	$7,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Connections - New Century PCS

How many students attend Connections - New Century PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Connections - New Century PCS.

What is the racial makeup of Connections - New Century PCS?

Students at Connections - New Century PCS are 35% Pacific Islander, 20% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 18% White, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Connections - New Century PCS in?

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Connections - New Century PCS ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Hawaii alternative schools.

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