C+
Average
65/100

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 15-1397 Post Office Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 44% · Math 21% proficient · 37th percentile in Hawaii
Graduation
B+
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
708
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%37/100reading 37th percentile, math 37th percentile among Hawaii high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency21% (−10 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+4 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%22%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts16th percentile (list)
Asian37%22%reading -16 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts52nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15-1397 Post Office Rd
City Pahoa
ZIP Code 96778
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000282
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96778

Understanding the community around Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,010
Per Capita Income $24,076
Poverty Rate 23.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $220,400
Median Rent $1,319
Owner-Occupied 76.9%
Renter-Occupied 23.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.3%
Hispanic/Latino 22.9%
Two or More Races 20.2%
Pacific Islander 15.3%
Asian 1.7%
Black 0.6%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 708
Teachers (FTE) 49.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS has 708 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS serve?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS receive per student?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS in 96778 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,823
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,846
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
23.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026