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
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
54.5%

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%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
27.2%
State Average
38%
Science
29.5%
State Average
39.9%
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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%
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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 19 Students
Hawaii Community College 15 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 12 Students
University of San Francisco 6 Students
Seattle University 5 Students
University of Portland 5 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 4 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 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Education 2 Students
Accounting 2 Students
English 2 Students
Graphic Design 2 Students
History 2 Students
Clinical Psychology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/6/2023
I have been attending Connections since kindergarten and overall it is a good school. We are a charter and have a much smaller student populace than the other high schools, we see that as a positive and act like a big family.
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
9/21/2015
It's a great school, but you have to be self motivated if you want the best out of it.
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
I am amazed at how this school networks with the community!!! They have brought in so many volunteers to expand the kids knowledge of opportunities available to them! On a island that is mostly farmers and people in the tourist industry, it is wonderful that they get expose to other options!!!

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