Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Pearl City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl City High School's student population of 1,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearl City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl City High School is 0.72, 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
#65 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
26%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
23%
26%
Two or more races
15%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl City High School's ranking?
Pearl City High School is ranked #65 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pearl City High School often compared to?
Pearl City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalani High 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 32% HI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl City High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl City High School is 91%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pearl City High School?
1,599 students attend Pearl City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pearl City High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl City High School?
Pearl City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl City High School offer ?
Pearl City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pearl City High School part of?
Pearl City High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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