West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Tel:
(808)327-4751
- West Hawaii Explorations Academy serves 266 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
School Overview
- West Hawaii Explorations Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Hawaii Explorations Academy's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #128 out of 288 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 51% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 24% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.37 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Hawaii Explorations Academy is Kealakehe High School (14.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School (9.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School (9.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waikoloa Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 804 students
9.6 miles
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808)883-6808 9.6 PK-8 804 - Kailua Kona Kealakehe Intermediate School Grades: 6-8 | 724 students
14.2 miles
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-4314 14.2 6-8 724 - Kailua Kona Kealakehe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 973 students
14.3 miles
74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-4308 14.3 PK-5 973 - Kailua Kona Kealakehe High School Grades: 9-12 | 1281 students
14.7 miles
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-4300 14.7 9-12 1281 - Kailua Kona Innovations - Pcs Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 237 students
16.5 miles
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-6205 16.5 K-8 237
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