Pearl City High School is a public, co-ed high school located in Pearl City, Hawaii. Its mascot is the Charger and is operated by the Hawaii State Department of Education. The campus features the sculptures Moon Beyond the Fence by Satoru Abe and Kua Kua Lua by Donald M. Page.
Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Pearl City High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearl City High School's student population of 1,418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Pearl City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl City High School 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
#108 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
24%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
18%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl City High School's ranking?
Pearl City High School is ranked #108 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pearl City High School often compared to?
Pearl City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl City High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl City High School is 91%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pearl City High School?
1,418 students attend Pearl City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pearl City High School students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl City High School?
Pearl City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl City High School offer ?
Pearl City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl City High School part of?
Pearl City High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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