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Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 5% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS is a public charter high school located in Hilo, Hawaii, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 26 students. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Hawaii Department of Education district, Ke Ana Laahana - PCS has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii high schools, with rankings ranging from 14th out of 60 schools in 2006-2007 to 62nd out of 65 schools for Asian students and 62nd out of 64 schools for White students in 2023-2024.

However, the school stands out for its exceptional performance in serving special education students, ranking 1st out of 67 Hawaii high schools in this category in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. This is a notable bright spot, as the school has struggled with low academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21%) and Mathematics (11%) in 2024-2025, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates reaching 40.0% in 2024-2025 and 34.7% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 87.5% in 2023-2024 to an unknown rate for the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Pahoa High & Intermediate School, Keaau High School, Waiakea High School, and Hilo High School, Ke Ana Laahana - PCS performs significantly worse in terms of statewide rankings, academic proficiency, and graduation rates. The school's small size, high chronic absenteeism rates, and high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (42.31% in 2023-2024) may be contributing factors to its relatively low academic performance.

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,572

Per pupil spending ?

51.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

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 2025

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

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school16%

Middle school

81^st of 84

Hawaii public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

59^th of 62

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 5%▲ up 2 pts since 2017

See the entire ranking list of Hawaii High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 42High 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
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%	☆☆☆☆☆

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
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%	☆☆☆☆☆

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

High school

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

Asian (2024)5th percentile-10 vs school

White (2024)3rd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts21%

Mathematics11%

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Schools Near Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	HSA Biology I (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	4	59^th of 62 public high schools	4.8%		8.3	57^th of 67 public high schools	14.9%	2			21.0	11.0	$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%)	67.5	9^th of 62 public high schools	85.5%		78.1	6^th of 67 public high schools	91.0%	3		47.0	61.0	42.0	$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%)	34.8	30^th of 62 public high schools	51.6%		46.9	29^th of 67 public high schools	56.7%	1		33.0	48.0	25.0	$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%)	22.9	39^th of 62 public high schools	37.1%		37.7	38^th of 67 public high schools	43.3%	1		20.0	50.0	16.0	$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%)	10.1	53^rd of 62 public high schools	14.5%		12.6	55^th of 67 public high schools	17.9%	2	27.0		27.0	16.0	$19,147	$2,115	$17,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

How many students attend Ke Ana Laahana - PCS?

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

What district is Ke Ana Laahana - PCS in?

Hawaii Department of Education

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.

Is Ke Ana Laahana - PCS a good school?

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Hawaii high schools.

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