For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,466 students in Pahoa, HI.
The top ranked public high schools in Pahoa, HI are Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs and Pahoa High & Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pahoa, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Pahoa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Pahoa, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Pahoa, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 758 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pahoa, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Pahoa, HI include Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs and Pahoa High & Intermediate School.
How many public high schools are located in Pahoa?
2 public high schools are located in Pahoa.
What is the racial composition of students in Pahoa?
Pahoa public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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