Best Downtown Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 542 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu, HI include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Honolulu public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

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