Overview
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Pahoa, Hawaii. The school enrolls 708 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15001
CityPahoa
ZIP96778
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000282
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment708
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)