Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 73% 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-10
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs's student population of 266 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A 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 Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is 0.76, 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
#193 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
26%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
27%
11%
Hawaiian
29%
26%
Two or more races
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
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 Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs's ranking?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is ranked #193 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs often compared to?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Na Wai Ola - Pcs 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 32% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs?
266 students attend Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs offer ?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10
What school district is Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs part of?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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