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#39 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 44% of private schools
Pacific Buddhist Academy
High School · Honolulu, HI
A private high school in Honolulu, HI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1754 LUSITANA ST, Honolulu, HI 96813
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pacific Buddhist Academy 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,799
Median home value
$804,100
Median rent
$1,821/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Hawaii Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,049 | Compare → |
| Hawaiian Mission AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 70 | 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.
Pacific Buddhist Academy is listed in Honolulu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pacific Buddhist Academy
Pacific Buddhist Academy is a private high school in Honolulu, HI, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Buddhist Academy
What grades does Pacific Buddhist Academy serve?
Pacific Buddhist Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Buddhist Academy?
Pacific Buddhist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Buddhist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Buddhist Academy is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pacific Buddhist Academy rank in HI?
Pacific Buddhist Academy ranks #39 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Pacific Buddhist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Buddhist Academy 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.
Is Pacific Buddhist Academy a private school?
Yes, Pacific Buddhist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pacific Buddhist Academy a religious school?
Pacific Buddhist Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 532-2649
- Area population (ZIP 96813)
- 26,059
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 96813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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