Pearl City High School is a public, co-ed high school located in Pearl City, Hawaii. Its mascot is the Charger and is operated by the Hawaii State Department of Education. The campus features the sculptures Moon Beyond the Fence by Satoru Abe and Kua Kua Lua by Donald M. Page.
Serving 1,481 students in grades 9-12, Pearl City High School ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearl City High School's student population of 1,481 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence with Honor
School Rankings
Pearl City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl City High School is 0.74, 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
#92 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
24%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
17%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl City High School's ranking?
Pearl City High School is ranked #92 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Pearl City High School often compared to?
Pearl City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pearl City High School?
The graduation rate of Pearl City High School is 91%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pearl City High School?
1,481 students attend Pearl City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pearl City High School students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl City High School?
Pearl City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl City High School offer ?
Pearl City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl City High School part of?
Pearl City High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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