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Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS

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Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS ranks 37 th of 203 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Better than 82% of Hawaii alternative schools

Summary

Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS is an alternative K–12 public charter school at 1040 Richards St in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 465 students within the Hawaii Department of Education. Recent results are strong: graduation was 96.3% in 2023–24 and 93.0% in 2024–25; chronic absenteeism rose from 1.6% to 4.0% but remains very low; and 2025–26 proficiency was 79% ELA, 59% math, and 59% science. About 12.9% of students qualified for free/reduced lunch in 2024–25, the student-teacher ratio improved to 22.1, and reported per-student spending was $7,979 as of 2018–19, the lowest shown.

Compared with nearby schools, the clearest edge is test proficiency. In 2025–26, ELA was 79% — 21 points above University Laboratory School at 58%; math was 59%, also 21 points above the same school's 38%; and science was 59%, 15 points above Anuenue School at 44%, the next highest reported score. Chronic absenteeism is another standout: 4.0% versus 14.0% at Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS, 14.0% at Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS, 14.0% at University Laboratory School, 23.0% at Anuenue School, and 37.0% at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind. Its 93.0% graduation rate beats Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS and Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS but trails Anuenue School and University Laboratory School. It has the second-lowest free/reduced lunch rate, the highest student-teacher ratio at 22.1, and the lowest reported per-student spending in this group.

The most interesting takeaway is that this school produces top test scores, very low absenteeism, and a solid graduation rate with a relatively high student-teacher ratio and low reported per-student spending. Absenteeism rose from 1.6% to 4.0% and graduation dipped, but both remain strengths. Test trends are mixed: ELA is stable and recently improved; math fell from 70% in 2022–23 to 57% in 2024–25 before rebounding to 59% in 2025–26; science figures changed exam labels, so the apparent drop should be treated cautiously. Overall, this is a high-performing alternative school whose main trade-offs are staffing and older spending data, not academic outcomes.

465

Students ?

22.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,979

Per pupil spending ?

12.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1040 Richards St
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 441-8000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.0%

Asian:

26.0%

Pacific Islander:

20.0%

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Compare Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS to nearby alternative schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2023 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Hawaii alternative schools

✓96% graduate within 4 years

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

Elementary school

37^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

6^th of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Hawaii Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

2^nd of 65

Hawaii public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 3% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Hawaii High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Alternative Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	37 of 203	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	82.3	45 of 204	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	93.5	17 of 207	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	14 of 195	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	6 of 193	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	8 of 196	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	28 of 196	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	75.9	43 of 193	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	85.7	41 of 207	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	67.8	57 of 195	70.8%	★★★★☆
2015	69.8	57 of 194	70.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.3	41 of 196	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	39 of 195	80.0%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	34 of 191	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	61.6	68 of 183	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.3	94 of 191	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.5	77 of 192	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	33.1	138 of 194	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	58.6	85 of 160	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	38 of 130	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	60.7	66 of 125	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	86.5	25 of 203	87.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	81.2	50 of 198	74.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	5 of 17	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	50 of 165	69.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	51 of 202	74.8%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	97.8	7 of 196	96.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	64.6	84 of 207	59.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	59 of 173	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	85.7	30 of 171	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	91.8	12 of 202	94.1%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	6 of 85	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	82.3	4 of 84	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	1 of 89	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	3 of 73	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	3 of 72	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	1 of 73	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	6 of 70	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.4	3 of 67	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	85.7	3 of 82	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	78.3	11 of 73	84.9%	★★★★☆
2015	83.1	9 of 72	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	91.3	1 of 76	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	89.0	2 of 73	97.3%	★★★★★
2011	88.8	1 of 71	98.6%	★★★★★
2010	67.0	18 of 65	72.3%	★★★★☆
2009	66.4	18 of 68	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	62.6	20 of 71	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	52.4	29 of 69	58.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	58.6	23 of 71	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	4 of 56	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	60.7	10 of 55	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	3 of 87	96.6%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	81.2	8 of 81	90.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	4 of 20	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	10 of 68	85.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	6 of 84	92.9%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	97.8	1 of 81	98.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	64.6	15 of 89	83.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	8 of 75	89.3%	★★★★★
2025	85.7	1 of 74	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	1 of 86	98.8%	★★★★★

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	2 of 65	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	82.3	2 of 62	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	1 of 67	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	99.6	1 of 53	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	99.3	1 of 52	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	2 of 48	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	77.1	12 of 52	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	8 of 53	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	85.7	1 of 63	98.4%	★★★★★
2016	88.5	6 of 53	88.7%	★★★★★
2015	86.9	6 of 51	88.2%	★★★★★
2013	96.1	2 of 56	96.4%	★★★★★
2012	90.0	4 of 58	93.1%	★★★★★
2011	96.7	1 of 56	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	82.8	6 of 56	89.3%	★★★★★
2009	84.9	6 of 55	89.1%	★★★★★
2007	59.9	24 of 60	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.9	13 of 56	76.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	58.6	25 of 55	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	6 of 40	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.7	7 of 41	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	4 of 65	93.8%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	81.2	8 of 59	86.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	2 of 8	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	9 of 52	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	3 of 64	95.3%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	97.8	1 of 61	98.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	64.6	20 of 67	70.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	4 of 53	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	85.7	1 of 51	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	1 of 64	98.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Pacific Islander (2024)96th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)75th percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2026)71st percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)71st percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2024)59th percentile-32 vs school

African American (2024)47th percentile-45 vs school

Middle school

Pacific Islander (2024)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Asian (2026)93rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2024)90th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2024)83rd percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2025)80th percentile-15 vs school

African American (2024)68th percentile-31 vs school

High school

Pacific Islander (2024)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)92nd percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)86th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2026)85th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2025)75th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2024)70th percentile-28 vs school

African American (2024)55th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts79%

Mathematics59%

Science59%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1040 Richards St	Honolulu	96813	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 441-8000	465	21	22.1	12.9%	158 (34.0%)	13 (2.8%)	26 (5.6%)	121 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (20.0%)	54 (11.6%)								(n/a)	59.0	79.0	59.0	$7,979	$299	$7,680
University Laboratory School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1776 University Ave	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 956-7833	450	42	10.8	8.0%	76 (16.9%)	11 (2.4%)	12 (2.7%)	259 (57.6%)	3 (0.7%)	73 (16.2%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)	34.0	58.0	38.0	$8,717	$282	$8,435
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3440 Leahi Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4999	49	14	3.5	59.2%	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.1%)	3 (6.1%)	10 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (59.2%)	4 (8.2%)								(n/a)		4.0	31.0	$72,276	$7,487	$64,789
Anuenue School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2528 10th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-8465	431	31	13.9	56.6%	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (27.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	260 (60.3%)	47 (10.9%)								(n/a)	44.0	49.0	35.0	$17,945	$2,208	$15,737
Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	46-500 Kuneki St	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 235-9175	148	11	13.4	41.9%	7 (4.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (12.8%)	3 (2.0%)	115 (77.7%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)	40.0	33.0	23.0	$15,075	$6,107	$8,968
Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	94-450 Mokuola St	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 676-5444	1,924	115	16.6	16.1%	545 (28.3%)	33 (1.7%)	451 (23.4%)	160 (8.3%)	2 (0.1%)	246 (12.8%)	487 (25.3%)								(n/a)	41.0	57.0	34.0	$9,005	$1,029	$7,976

Frequently Asked Questions about Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS

What district is Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS in?

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How many students attend Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS?

In the 2024-25 school year, 465 students attended Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS.

Is Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS a good school?

Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS ranks 37^th of 203 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS?

Students at Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS are 34% White, 26% Asian, 20% Pacific Islander, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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