Serving 1,403 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs 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 34% (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 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 1,403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs's student population of 1,403 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs 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 Hawaii Technology Academy - 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
#102 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
25%
Hispanic
23%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
29%
11%
Hawaiian
12%
26%
Two or more races
28%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs's ranking?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is ranked #102 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs often compared to?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like University Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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 Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
1,403 students attend Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs offer ?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs part of?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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