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#165 of 292 schools in HI
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waipahu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
94-450 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI 96797
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,036
Median home value
$798,600
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96797; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanakila Baptist SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.1 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Pearl Harbor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Hanalani SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #165 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 Technology Academy - Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is a public school in Waipahu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,605 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
What grades does Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs serve?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 1,605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs rank in HI?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs ranks #165 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Technology Academy - Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs a Title I school?
No, Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs?
15.0% of students at Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 676-5444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96797)
- 72,717
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 96797; 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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