Very Good
#90 of 292 schools in HI
Top 31% in state
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3440 Leahi Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,020
Median home value
$627,600
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimuki Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Louis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| University Laboratory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 904 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #90 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is a public school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
What grades does Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind serve?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind rank in HI?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #90 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind a charter school?
No, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind a Title I school?
No, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind?
53.8% of students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (808) 733-4999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 96815)
- 27,146
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96815; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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