Connections Public Charter School

Connections Public Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave,  Hilo, HI
4.3
3.9
366 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
74.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
22
Reading
28
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
22.2%
State Average
38%
Science
26.3%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
91:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
35.3%
Hispanic
20.3%
Two or more races
20%
White
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Black
2.4%

School Rankings

#26 Most Diverse Public HS in Hawaii
#37 Most Diverse Public MS in Hawaii
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 17 Students
Hawaii Community College 13 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 11 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 6 Students
University of San Francisco 6 Students
Seattle University 5 Students
University of Portland 5 Students
Oregon State University 4 Students
Stanford University 4 Students
Chaminade University of Honolulu 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Liberal Arts and Humanities 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Political Science and Government 2 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 2 Students
English 2 Students
Graphic Design 2 Students
Clinical Psychology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 10 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/27/2025
It's a great school!! Very welcoming and supportive and friendly. The staff is really supportive and always cheering students on.
5.0 Senior
5/22/2020
I enjoyed the vast amount of learning opportunities, wonderful teachers, vibrant environment, and overall resources dedicated to learning.
4.0 NicheUser
11/20/2015
This school was unique because all of the students were close and it was more of a family type setting; due to, the small class size.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
5.0 other
3/13/2017
I was a student there, before moving to New Mexico. My family had all gone there, all three of my sisters before me, so the teachers and staff knew me before I got there, even held me as a baby. I see the staff connect with every single student. I was a difficult child in my elementary years, but th...
1.0 parent
10/6/2014
Connections Public Charter School is a hit or miss, and unfortunately for me it was a miss. As stated in some of the previous comments, the principal does not care nor does he address any issues brought to his attention. As a parent, I am disappointed in how some teachers are allowed to do so little...
5.0 other
5/17/2014
People might say this school is too easy, but that's not true. You get what you want out of this school, and the teachers and staff will do everything they can to help you every step of the way. They have a great music program, a really nice after school program where the kids so art/music/computer...
5.0 parent
1/14/2014
As a grandparent, I have observed how much happier my grandchildren were when attending this school. The school fosters independent thinking and problem solving. I feel they are better prepared to navigate the obstacles they will face in the "real world".

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Connections Public Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Hilo, HI, in the Hilo neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 366 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Connections Public Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $630,646. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ke Ana Laahana - Public Charter School, Ka Umeke Kaeo PCS, Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Hilo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Connections Public Charter School.

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