Connections - New Century Pcs
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(808)961-3664
- Connections - New Century Pcs serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Connections - New Century Pcs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88%.
Top Placements
Connections - New Century Pcs places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Connections - New Century Pcs's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Connections - New Century Pcs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Connections - New Century Pcs is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #262 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 14% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 24% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 35% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 14% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.79 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Connections - New Century Pcs is Hilo High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hilo Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hilo Union Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 417 students
0.5 miles
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Hilo, HI 96720
(808)933-0900 0.5 PK-6 417 - Hilo Hilo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,136 student
0.6 miles
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4021 0.6 9-12 1,136 - Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Grades: 7-8 | 506 students
0.8 miles
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4955 0.8 7-8 506 - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
1.0 miles
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4160 1.0 PK-6 342 - Hilo Haaheo Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 197 students
1.4 miles
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4111 1.4 PK-6 197
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