Kona Pacific Public Charter School is a public charter school located in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Founded in 2008, the school serves students in kindergarten through Grade 8.
Serving 178 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kona Pacific - Pcs's student population of 178 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.67, 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
#73 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
49%
11%
Hawaiian
5%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kona Pacific - Pcs's ranking?
Kona Pacific - Pcs is ranked #73 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
178 students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kona Pacific - Pcs students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has a student ration of 9:1, 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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