Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanuikapono - 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kanuikapono - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kanuikapono - Pcs's student population of 203 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kanuikapono - 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 Kanuikapono - Pcs is 0.70, 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)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
25%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
22%
11%
Hawaiian
47%
26%
Two or more races
14%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanuikapono - Pcs's ranking?
Kanuikapono - Pcs is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kanuikapono - Pcs often compared to?
Kanuikapono - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kapaa Elementary School 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 Kanuikapono - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Kanuikapono - Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kanuikapono - Pcs?
203 students attend Kanuikapono - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kanuikapono - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanuikapono - Pcs?
Kanuikapono - Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanuikapono - Pcs offer ?
Kanuikapono - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kanuikapono - Pcs part of?
Kanuikapono - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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