For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public charter schools serving 12,114 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Hawaii.
Public Charter Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
295 Schools
37 Schools
# Students
173,178 Students
12,114 Students
# Teachers
11,872 Teachers
922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.78
# American Indian Students
272 Students
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44,223 Students
1,159 Students
% Asian Students
26%
9%
# Hispanic Students
30,523 Students
2,036 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
17%
# Black Students
2,351 Students
106 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
19,627 Students
2,905 Students
% White Students
11%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
45,268 Students
3,983 Students
% Hawaiian Students
26%
33%
# Two or more races Students
30,914 Students
1,886 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
16%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,578
17
# Students in K Grade:
12,518
899
# Students in 1st Grade:
12,759
941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,579
976
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13,981
1,003
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,849
982
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,974
1,049
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,833
1,270
# Students in 7th Grade:
10,888
1,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
13,460
1,230
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,866
766
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,240
686
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,288
634
# Students in 12th Grade:
10,898
535
# Ungraded Students:
467
9
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,720 is equal to the state median of $18,720. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,989 is equal to the state median of $17,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$18,720
$18,720
Spending / Student (14-15)
$17,989
$17,989
Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #99.
Hawaii Technology - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #1010.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 723 students
Rank: #1111.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1414.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1515.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1616.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1717.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1818.
Hawaii Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 706 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Grades: PK-10
| 266 students
Rank: #2222.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #2323.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #2424.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Rank: #2525.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #2626.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #2727.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #2828.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #3131.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 120 students
Rank: #3232.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #3333.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 366 students
Rank: #3434.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #3535.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
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