Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS ranks 121 st of 195 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778

(808) 965-3730

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 195 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,655

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 683

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.9%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Two or more races:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.9%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is 14.2. 17 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is $9,655. 18 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS 40^th of 73 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS 33^rd of 53 Hawaii public high schools. (See Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science 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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	37.57	128^th	194	34.0%
2007	64.67	57^th	192	70.3%
2009	48.94	104^th	191	45.5%
2010	43.29	120^th	183	34.4%
2011	47.98	103^rd	191	46.1%
2012	58.93	79^th	195	59.5%
2013	43.86	129^th	196	34.2%
2015	59.44	72^nd	194	62.9%
2016	57.19	82^nd	195	57.9%
2017	53.21	106^th	207	48.8%
2018	40.78	117^th	193	39.4%
2019	28.09	148^th	196	24.5%
2021	34.96	122^nd	196	37.8%
2022	35.71	128^th	193	33.7%
2023	38.76	121^st	195	37.9%

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

Rank History for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	57.67	25^th	69	63.8%
2007	71.98	14^th	71	80.3%
2009	79.42	9^th	68	86.8%
2010	64.55	22^nd	65	66.2%
2011	68.92	16^th	71	77.5%
2012	66.48	17^th	73	76.7%
2013	53.10	29^th	76	61.8%
2015	70.94	16^th	72	77.8%
2016	67.67	18^th	73	75.3%
2017	53.21	20^th	82	75.6%
2018	44.99	34^th	67	49.3%
2019	40.32	41^st	70	41.4%
2021	46.71	33^rd	73	54.8%
2022	38.06	43^rd	72	40.3%
2023	41.50	40^th	73	45.2%

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Rank History for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	95.98	2^nd	56	96.4%
2007	92.75	2^nd	60	96.7%
2009	61.16	20^th	55	63.6%
2010	60.83	22^nd	56	60.7%
2011	77.36	9^th	56	83.9%
2012	45.73	36^th	58	37.9%
2013	55.53	26^th	56	53.6%
2015	51.84	23^rd	51	54.9%
2016	64.28	16^th	53	69.8%
2017	53.21	16^th	63	74.6%
2018	49.55	27^th	53	49.1%
2019	42.67	35^th	52	32.7%
2021	13.97	44^th	48	8.3%
2022	61.97	19^th	52	63.5%
2023	44.86	33^rd	53	37.7%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

My daughter's mother enrolled my daughter in HAAS 4 years ago and I have watched her performance steadily decline over the years. When she left AZ she tested into the gifted program but at HAAS there is very little disciplined guidance as the school believes in allowing the students to be self-guided in a project-based curriculum. As a result, my daughter has been allowed to roll over incomplete assignments to the next school year, yet her report cards indicate she is a stellar student while also indicating incomplete subject areas in every area my daughter has no interest in learning. Fridays at HAAS are optional days, so she often opts to stay home rather than go to school. I am concerned that she is ill prepared to for the rigors of college courses. Sadly, prior to entering HAAS I was confident that she would not only be competitive for any university she chose to apply to, but would be able to compete for scholarships. HAAS has effectively transformed an academically gifted student into an average performer in academics and she has no interest in participating in anything she is not immediately good at....and this attitude is actually encouraged by the teachers and staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	69	4	28	4	2	n/a	n/a	107
2003	69	4	28	4	2	n/a	n/a	107
2004	79	3	35	7	6	n/a	n/a	130
2005	85	3	24	2	9	n/a	n/a	123
2006	111	6	36	5	16	n/a	n/a	174
2007	134	7	51	6	19	n/a	n/a	217
2008	182	8	90	10	24	n/a	n/a	314
2009	228	8	92	18	22	n/a	n/a	368
2010	286	16	93	18	19	n/a	n/a	432
2011	295	14	20	13	17	82	4	445
2012	345	14	20	11	26	79	3	498
2013	311	17	16	34	17	99	51	545
2014	339	16	22	52	14	95	62	600
2015	282	15	19	68	10	83	70	547
2016	289	11	19	89	9	83	92	592
2017	285	9	23	105	6	98	111	637
2018	283	5	17	111	4	87	137	644
2019	266	3	16	127	3	100	129	644
2020	300	6	18	134	2	107	143	710
2021	290	4	17	133	1	108	158	711
2022	281	5	20	147	1	108	144	706
2023	266	8	10	151	0	108	140	683

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

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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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	107	9.5	11.3	77.6
2003	107	9.5	11.3	77.6
2004	130	10.0	13.0	66.2
2005	123	9.5	12.9	62.6
2006	174	11.5	15.1	60.3
2007	217	13.0	16.7	71.9
2008	314	18.0	17.4	23.2
2009	368	24.5	15.0	75
2010	432	27.5	15.7	45.6
2011	445	29.3	15.1	64.7
2012	498	29.7	16.7	64.3
2013	545	33.6	16.2	80.2
2014	600	34.6	17.3	80
2015	547	35.0	15.6	84.5
2016	592	34.0	17.4	84.3
2017	637	35.1	18.1	78.2
2018	644	41.0	15.7	80
2019	644	37.0	17.4	80.1
2020	710	39.0	18.2	80.1
2021	711	42.0	16.9	78.5
2022	706	43.0	16.4	80.7
2023	683	48.0	14.2	74.8

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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	107	9.5	11.3	77.6
2003	107	9.5	11.3	77.6
2004	130	10.0	13.0	66.2
2005	123	9.5	12.9	62.6
2006	174	11.5	15.1	60.3
2007	217	13.0	16.7	71.9
2008	314	18.0	17.4	23.2
2009	368	24.5	15.0	75
2010	432	27.5	15.7	45.6
2011	445	29.3	15.1	64.7
2012	498	29.7	16.7	64.3
2013	545	33.6	16.2	80.2
2014	600	34.6	17.3	80
2015	547	35.0	15.6	84.5
2016	592	34.0	17.4	84.3
2017	637	35.1	18.1	78.2
2018	644	41.0	15.7	80
2019	644	37.0	17.4	80.1
2020	710	39.0	18.2	80.1
2021	711	42.0	16.9	78.5
2022	706	43.0	16.4	80.7
2023	683	48.0	14.2	74.8

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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,209 (12.5%)	$8,446 (87.5%)	$9,655

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 148^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 121^st of 195 Elementary schools	13.5%
Ranks 41^st of 70 Middle schools	Ranks 40^th of 73 Middle schools	3.8%
Ranks 35^th of 52 High schools	Ranks 33^rd of 53 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	44	35	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	56	40	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	35	45	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	29	40	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	52	64	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	29	33	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	46	49	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	23	24	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	41	39	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	61	50	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	51	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	34	31	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	34	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	47	41	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	23	14	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	38	31	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	64	59	5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	15	12	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	51	49	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS)	28	27	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	644	683	6.1%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	16	10	37.5%
Hispanic	127	151	18.9%
Pacific Islander	100	108	8%
White	266	266
Two or More Races	129	140	8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.1%	74.8%	5.3%

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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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

What is the racial makeup of Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS?

Students at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS are 39% White, 22% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races, 16% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS in?

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Is Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS a good school?

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS ranks 121^st of 195 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 683 students attended Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS.

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