Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Hawaii state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Hawaii state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
10%
11%
Hawaiian
66%
25%
Two or more races
7%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School?
The graduation rate of Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 82%.
How many students attend Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School?
161 students attend Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School offer ?
Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School part of?
Halau Lokahi - A New Century Public Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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