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Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 65 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 5% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS is a very small public charter school in Hilo, Hawaii, serving grades 7–12 with just 33 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education. Its most recent state rank is 62nd of 65 Hawaii high schools for 2025–2026 — the 5th percentile, with 0 stars — following 59th of 62 in 2024–2025 (5th percentile) and 57th of 67 in 2023–2024 (15th percentile, 1 star). The school did rank 14th of 60 (77th percentile, 4 stars) back in 2006–2007, but recent years place it near the bottom of Hawaii high schools.

Test proficiency is low overall and below every nearby school. In 2025–2026, 12% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, 6% in math, and 18% in science. By comparison, ELA proficiency was 35% at Pahoa High & Intermediate School, 45% at Keaau High School, 45% at Hilo High School, and 71% at Waiakea High School; math was 20%, 14%, 30%, and 50% respectively. Math is the most persistent weakness: 4.35% proficient in 2023–2024, 8% in 2022–2023, 11% in 2024–2025, and 6% in 2025–2026. Science is the one area where the school edges out Pahoa (18% versus 14%).

Graduation is a positive anomaly. The rate was 87.5% in 2023–2024, close to Hilo High School (87.0%), Keaau High School (90.0%), and Waiakea High School (89.0%), and above Pahoa (73.0%). Headwinds are growing, though: chronic absenteeism rose from 34.7% to 40.0%, and free/reduced lunch climbed from 38.24% to 51.52% over three years. A notable bright spot is the special education subgroup, which ranked 1st of 67 (99th percentile, 5 stars) in 2023–2024. Keep in mind that with only 33 students, each student equals roughly 3 percentage points, so proficiency rates, subgroup results, and graduation figures can swing sharply from year to year — the student-teacher ratio, for example, moved from 17 to 26 to 8.2.

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

51.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720

(808) 961-6228

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

51.5%

Hispanic:

33.3%

Two or more races:

12.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 20th percentile in 2006 → 5th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (5th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2006

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school12%

Middle school

82^nd of 85

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

62^nd of 65

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 5%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

See the entire ranking list of Hawaii High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	3.4	82 of 85	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	4.0	81 of 84	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.3	76 of 89	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	1.1	80 of 82	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	29.5	59 of 76	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	8.4	63 of 65	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	18.0	60 of 68	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	16.7	64 of 71	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	28.7	48 of 69	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	84 of 87	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	3.4	83 of 84	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	95.7	2 of 89	97.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	84 of 86	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	3.4	62 of 65	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	4.0	59 of 62	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.3	57 of 67	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	1.1	61 of 63	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	6.3	55 of 58	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	38.8	36 of 56	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	24.7	47 of 56	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	50.2	27 of 55	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.8	14 of 60	76.7%	★★★★☆
2006	29.7	45 of 56	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	62 of 65	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	3.4	63 of 64	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	95.7	1 of 67	98.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	62 of 64	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Special Education (2024)98th percentile+83 vs school

Asian (2024)3rd percentile-11 vs school

White (2024)2nd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)1st percentile~ school

High school

Special Education (2024)99th percentile+84 vs school

Asian (2024)5th percentile-10 vs school

White (2024)3rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)2nd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

Science18%

English Language Arts12%

Mathematics6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	HSA Biology I (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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	HSA Biology I 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
Ke Ana Laahana - PCS	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Baker Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 961-6228	33	4	8.2	51.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (33.3%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (51.5%)	4 (12.1%)	3.4	62^nd of 65 public high schools	4.6%		4	59^th of 62 public high schools	4.8%	3	18.0		12.0	6.0	$13,572	$4,115	$9,457
Waiakea High School	Public	9-12	155 W Kawili St	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 974-4888	1,183	77	15.3	40.6%	102 (8.6%)	5 (0.4%)	283 (23.9%)	241 (20.4%)	1 (0.1%)	308 (26.0%)	243 (20.5%)	78.9	5^th of 65 public high schools	92.3%		67.5	9^th of 62 public high schools	85.5%	4		47.0	71.0	50.0	$16,204	$1,517	$14,687
Hilo High School	Public	9-12	556 Waianuenue Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 974-4021	1,170	74	15.8	50.1%	85 (7.3%)	4 (0.3%)	262 (22.4%)	148 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	448 (38.3%)	223 (19.1%)	36.3	27^th of 65 public high schools	58.5%		34.8	30^th of 62 public high schools	51.6%	3		35.0	45.0	30.0	$17,046	$1,569	$15,477
Keaau High School	Public	9-12	16-725 Keaau-Pahoa Rd	Keaau	96749	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 982-4220	1,041	70	14.8	71.7%	145 (13.9%)	8 (0.8%)	289 (27.8%)	129 (12.4%)	3 (0.3%)	301 (28.9%)	166 (15.9%)	21.7	43^rd of 65 public high schools	33.8%		22.9	39^th of 62 public high schools	37.1%	4		26.0	45.0	14.0	$17,149	$1,502	$15,647
Pahoa High & Intermediate School	Public	7-12	15-3038 Puna Rd	Pahoa	96778	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 965-2150	745	59	12.6	71.8%	71 (9.5%)	1 (0.1%)	251 (33.7%)	75 (10.1%)	6 (0.8%)	237 (31.8%)	104 (14.0%)	10.6	55^th of 65 public high schools	15.4%		10.1	53^rd of 62 public high schools	14.5%	2	14.0		35.0	20.0	$19,147	$2,115	$17,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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What is the racial makeup of Ke Ana Laahana - PCS?

Students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS are 52% Pacific Islander, 33% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Ke Ana Laahana - PCS?

In the 2024-25 school year, 33 students attended Ke Ana Laahana - PCS.

Is Ke Ana Laahana - PCS a good school?

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Hawaii high schools.

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2025–26 graduation ratesSep 19, 2026

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