Below Average
#246 of 292 schools in HI
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Volcano, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 845, Volcano, HI 96785
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 26 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,213
Median home value
$330,500
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #246 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
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs is a public school in Volcano, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs
What grades does Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs serve?
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs?
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs rank in HI?
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs ranks #246 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs a Title I school?
No, Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a Community Pcs?
41.9% of students at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - a 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (808) 985-9800
- Area population (ZIP 96785)
- 4,224
- Area median age
- 58.5
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 96785; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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