Summary:
The 96778 zip code area in Hawaii is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 public charter school. These schools serve a high-need student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 73% to 85%.
Among the standout schools in the area is Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS, a public charter school that boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 89% and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 25%. This school also outperforms the others in test scores, with 48% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 26% in Math, and 41% in Science. In contrast, the traditional high school, Pahoa High & Intermediate School, has a lower 73% graduation rate and higher chronic absenteeism at 53%.
The elementary schools in the area, Keonepoko Elementary School and Pahoa Elementary School, have lower test scores compared to the charter school, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 30% in Math and 25% to 30% in English Language Arts and Science. The high chronic absenteeism rates at these schools, up to 47% at Pahoa Elementary, likely contribute to their lower academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that the Hawaii Department of Education faces significant challenges in providing quality education to the students in the 96778 zip code area.
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