Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ka'ohao Public Charter School's student population of 323 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ka'ohao Public Charter School is 0.62, 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
#12 out of 292 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
26%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
55%
11%
Hawaiian
4%
26%
Two or more races
24%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ka'ohao Public Charter School's ranking?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School is ranked #12 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ka'ohao Public Charter School often compared to?
Ka'ohao Public Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaelepulu Elementary School, Aikahi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
323 students attend Ka'ohao Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ka'ohao Public Charter School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka'ohao Public Charter School offer ?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ka'ohao Public Charter School part of?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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