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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearl City High School serves the northwest part of Pearl City, HI, covering an area of approximately 34.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
17%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
School Mascot
Charger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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 85.5%.
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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