Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connections - 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections - New Century Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Connections - New Century Pcs's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connections - 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 Connections - New Century Pcs is 0.77, 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
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
25%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
3%
1%
White
18%
11%
Hawaiian
35%
26%
Two or more races
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections - New Century Pcs's ranking?
Connections - New Century Pcs is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Connections - New Century Pcs often compared to?
Connections - New Century Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School, Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connections - New Century Pcs?
The graduation rate of Connections - New Century Pcs is 50-59%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Connections - New Century Pcs?
340 students attend Connections - New Century Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Connections - New Century Pcs students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connections - New Century Pcs?
Connections - New Century Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Connections - New Century Pcs offer ?
Connections - New Century Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connections - New Century Pcs part of?
Connections - New Century Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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