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#132 of 292 schools in HI

Top 45% in state

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs

School · Hawaii Department of Education · Laupahoehoe, HI

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

Charter

PO Box 189, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Laupahoehoe Community - 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,917

Median home value

$598,800

Median rent

$1,324/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#132 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

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

About Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is a public school in Laupahoehoe, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs

What grades does Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs serve?

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?

The student-teacher ratio at Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs rank in HI?

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs ranks #132 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?

Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs a charter school?

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

Is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs a Title I school?

No, Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?

60.5% of students at Laupahoehoe Community - 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
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hawaii County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 96764)
570
Area median age
35.1
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 96764; 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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