Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School

Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
345 Makalika St,  Hilo, HI
3.2
3.9
148 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.7%
State Average
38%
Science
25%
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
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
63.4%
Female
36.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
31.1%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
19.5%
White
18.9%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 1 Students
English 1 Students
Forestry 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/4/2018
The coursework is very hands-on, going through the online high school was a fun and personal experience. The classes are small so many different ages and grades are mixed together. The small groups make for a very strong bond between students and staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 student
8/27/2019
I love this school and would definitely recommend it to parents with kids in PreK through high school
5.0 parent
10/9/2018
This school is Aloha. It is respect for one another, the culture and the environment. My daughter is happy and thriving in a harmonious place.The main campus was covered by the recent lava flow and the Mana (spiritual energy and healing power) displayed in relocating and rebuilding the school by par...
5.0 parent
8/18/2018
Fantastic school with amazing teachers and great values.
1.0 parent
7/26/2018
Send your children anywhere else on the Island. They have small classes because the locals have caught on. Unfortunately, so many students have had their academic lives destroyed by this failure of a school. When they inevitably shut down, my only hope is that the long term teachers do not find thei...

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Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Hilo, HI, in the Pahoa neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 148 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $631,821. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science, Pahoa High & Intermediate School, Pahoa Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hilo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School.

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