Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs

64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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 26% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in HI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs's student population of 612 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
612 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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 Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#163 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
38%
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53%
52%
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40-44%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
8%
25%
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Hispanic
n/a
18%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
24%
11%
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Hawaiian
61%
26%
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Two or more races
3%
19%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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60-79%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs's ranking?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is ranked #163 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
The graduation rate of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is 60-79%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
612 students attend Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs offer ?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs part of?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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