Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School, formerly Laupāhoehoe High and Elementary School is a charter school of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades kindergarten through twelve and was established in 1904.
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs's student population of 324 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
20
School Motto
Where Every Student is Known, Valued and Loved
School Rankings
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is 0.77, 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
#241 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
24%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
34%
11%
Hawaiian
13%
25%
Two or more races
22%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seasiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs's ranking?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is ranked #241 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs often compared to?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Honokaa High & Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
324 students attend Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs offer ?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs part of?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs located?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is located in the Papa aloa neighborhood of Laupahoehoe, HI.
School Reviews
1 9/30/2019
My kids love the school. But, If your kid has a learning disability. Plan on just teaching them yourself. They have a tendency to hold kids back rather than addressing issues. Even after a professional diagnosis, they will refuse to acknowledge the issue and the diagnosis. I think it's a good school for younger kids. But follow the lead of others and leave by 5th grade. VERY few kids in the graduating class. I think 8 last year. So 35 kids in the kindergarten to 8 in 12th and the graduates didn't have the math for college. Yeah.....no
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