Serving 79 students in grades 3-7, Ka'u Learning Academy - 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
24%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
28%
11%
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Two or more races
24%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% HI state average).
How many students attend Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs?
79 students attend Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs students are White, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs?
Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs offer ?
Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs part of?
Ka'u Learning Academy - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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