Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd,  Pahoa, HI
3.5
4.2
706 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
34.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.6%
State Average
38%
Science
28.1%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
181:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
38.9%
Hispanic
22.1%
Two or more races
20.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
15.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black
1.2%

School Rankings

#6 Best Charter HS in Hawaii
#32 Most Diverse Public HS in Hawaii
#41 Most Diverse Public MS in Hawaii
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Hawaii at Hilo 62 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 50 Students
Hawaii Community College 24 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 15 Students
Oregon State University 13 Students
Northern Arizona University 11 Students
University of Washington 10 Students
Washington State University 10 Students
Grand Canyon University 9 Students
University of Portland 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Zoology and Entomology 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 7 Students
Arts 6 Students
Electrical Engineering 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 22 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/8/2020
I loved every day at HAAS. The teachers really care about you and it feels like one big family. HAAS is like no other school I've ever attended. One thing that is lacking, is the academics. It is kind of easy and a lot of students don't take it serious enough.
4.0 Alum
1/7/2018
Really great environment with some amazing teachers who you can form a great relationship with. Very non-traditional.
2.0 Sophomore
4/1/2017
Well, I use to like Haas because they had a great class where you learned a lot. But know the teachers really don't even care anymore. Each year the students get worse and more teacher quit. I just wish Haas would get everything together and think before they do stuff.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/10/2022
My kids are only at HAAS, because Pahoa Jr/High school is awful. This school does not bring feelings of warmth or welcoming. The faculty is decrepit and depressing. The staff are bitter and cynical. The grounds and maintenance workers will mean mug you. I don’t feel like my children are any smarter...
5.0 other
1/29/2014
This school is great for any student. It has absolutely no tolerance for bullying which is why I love Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences. Student's are very respectful and they have the drive to learn and be educated. Teachers are also very caring and are dedicated to providing the best learning pl...
5.0 other
12/7/2013
I am a proud student of Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science and I loved my school very much! I first started when got into Hui Malama (a small branch of HAAS) in seventh grade and I learned so much about teamwork and I really enjoyed the project based learning! Every week we would take water tests an...
5.0 parent
2/21/2013
My son started here when it was fairly new. In the four years he attend until his graduation it grew substantially. Although it has been a few years since his graduation, and I no longer live in Hawaii to see what the school has become, I can say it was a once in a life time experience for him. My s...

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Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Pahoa, HI, in the Pahoa neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 706 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $319,570. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School, Pahoa Intermediate/High School, Pahoa Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pahoa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science.

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