Connections - New Century Pcs

174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in HI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (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:

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School Overview

Connections - New Century Pcs's student population of 366 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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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 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#263 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
32%
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30-34%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
26%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
20%
11%
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Hawaiian
39%
26%
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Two or more races
15%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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50-59%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #263 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 Of Arts & Science Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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?
366 students attend Connections - New Century Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Connections - New Century Pcs students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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