Summary:
The 96763 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Lanai High & Elementary School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 567 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lanai High & Elementary School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 89.0% for the 2024-2025 school year, but also a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.0% for the same year. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, are significantly lower than the statewide averages, with only 23% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 25% proficient or better in science across all grades. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (41.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the student population likely comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,195 in the 2018-2019 school year, the low test scores suggest that these resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's unique status as an alternative school serving a wide range of grade levels may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of curriculum, instruction, and student support. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of Lanai High & Elementary School, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement.
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