Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kona Pacific - Pcs's student population of 177 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kona Pacific - Pcs is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
46%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
6%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kona Pacific - Pcs's ranking?
Kona Pacific - Pcs is ranked #84 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kona Pacific - Pcs often compared to?
Kona Pacific - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Innovations - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs?
177 students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kona Pacific - Pcs students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kona Pacific - Pcs offer ?
Kona Pacific - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kona Pacific - Pcs part of?
Kona Pacific - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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