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#223 of 292 schools in HI

Kamaile Academy Pcs

School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

85-180 Ala Akau St, Waianae, HI 96792

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism76.4%

Students at Kamaile Academy Pcs score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

87%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kamaile 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,927

Median home value

$551,400

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#223 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

Kamaile Academy Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kamaile Academy Pcs

Kamaile Academy Pcs is a public school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 901 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kamaile Academy Pcs

What grades does Kamaile Academy Pcs serve?

Kamaile Academy Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Kamaile Academy Pcs?

Kamaile Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamaile Academy Pcs?

The student-teacher ratio at Kamaile Academy Pcs is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kamaile Academy Pcs rank in HI?

Kamaile Academy Pcs ranks #223 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kamaile Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?

Kamaile Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Kamaile Academy Pcs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kamaile Academy Pcs has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kamaile Academy Pcs a charter school?

Yes, Kamaile Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kamaile Academy Pcs a Title I school?

No, Kamaile Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kamaile Academy Pcs?

87.0% of students at Kamaile 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
901
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.4%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 96792)
49,879
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.3
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 96792; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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