Below Average
#227 of 292 schools in HI
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Pahoa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
15-3038 Puna Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pahoa High & Intermediate School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pahoa High & Intermediate School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,863
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
35.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96778; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Na HunaahiPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 11–12 | 2.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #227 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
Pahoa High & Intermediate School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Pahoa High & Intermediate School is a public high school in Pahoa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 758 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pahoa High & Intermediate School
What grades does Pahoa High & Intermediate School serve?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahoa High & Intermediate School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pahoa High & Intermediate School rank in HI?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School ranks #227 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Pahoa High & Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahoa High & Intermediate School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pahoa High & Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Pahoa High & Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pahoa High & Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Pahoa High & Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
73.2% of students at Pahoa High & Intermediate School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 758
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (808) 965-2150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96778)
- 14,225
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 96778; 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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