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#74 of 292 schools in HI

Top 25% in state

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs

School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kamuela, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO Box 398, Kamuela, HI 96743

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$20,056

Students at Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$98,177

Median home value

$724,700

Median rent

$2,023/mo

College educated

42.1%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96743; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Parker SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.2 mi305Compare →
Hawaii Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–123.2 mi599Compare →
Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available450Compare →
Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available52Compare →

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
#74 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

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is a public school in Kamuela, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 625 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs

What grades does Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs serve?

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?

The student-teacher ratio at Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs rank in HI?

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs ranks #74 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?

Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs a charter school?

Yes, Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs a Title I school?

No, Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?

48.6% of students at Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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
625
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hawaii County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 96743)
13,326
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
46.2
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 96743; 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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