Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs's student population of 708 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs is 0.74, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
39%
11%
Hawaiian
15%
25%
Two or more races
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs's ranking?
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs is ranked #186 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs often compared to?
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs?
The graduation rate of Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs?
708 students attend Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs?
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs offer ?
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs part of?
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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