Top 10 Best Hawaii Charter Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 charter public high schools serving 7,701 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Hawaii are Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Hawaii charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kihei Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Hawaii (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Hawaii Technology - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #55.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #99.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawaii Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 706 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-10
| 266 students
Rank: #1313.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Rank: #1414.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1515.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1616.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1717.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1818.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1919.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2020.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2121.
Kamaile Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 926 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Hawaii include Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School and Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs.
How many charter public high schools are located in Hawaii?
21 charter public high schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii charter public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

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