Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Olomana School 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% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olomana School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olomana School's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olomana School 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 Olomana School is 0.61, 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
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
26%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
59%
26%
Two or more races
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olomana School's ranking?
Olomana School is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olomana School?
The graduation rate of Olomana School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Olomana School?
68 students attend Olomana School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Olomana School students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olomana School?
Olomana School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olomana School offer ?
Olomana School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Olomana School part of?
Olomana School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (Events)
October 07, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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