Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School

Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
64 Hiiaka St,  Kamuela, HI
4.4
3.0
519 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.47

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
18
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
28.2%
State Average
38%
Science
36.6%
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
268:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.9%
White
23.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
2.5%
Black
1.6%

School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS 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 Manoa 26 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 26 Students
Grand Canyon University 16 Students
University of the Pacific 14 Students
Oregon State University 11 Students
University of Washington 9 Students
Northern Arizona University 9 Students
University of Portland 9 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 8 Students
University of Hawaii - West Oahu 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Music Performance 6 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Music 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Communications 3 Students
Aerospace Engineering 3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 17 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/24/2023
I learned a lot more about my native culture here than anywhere else. In addition, I had a lot of opportunities that I took to attend college classes during my high school years. It was a good high school experience; in addition, they were making changes before I left to improve their integration of Hawaiian culture into their curriculum.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2022
I would like to change some of the teachers. Some of them fell like they have more power over you because they have strong egos.
4.0 NicheUser
8/23/2016
Teachers at Kanu are great because they don't just do it for the money. They do it cause they want us the students to reach their highest protential.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
4.0 other
2/19/2015
KANU is a native designed and controlled K-12 Hawaiian focus public charter school, located in the ranching community of Waimea on the island of Hawai'i. KANU combines the best of 21st century educational paradigms with the strength of native Hawaiian cultural traditions to deliver EA-Education with...
1.0 other
9/6/2012
As far as education is concerned Kanu just doesn't have what it takes. They fail to teach their students in an effective manner which is clearly visible in their test scores, which are comparable to those of the failing public schools in Hawaii. European and U.S. history are missing from the curricu...
4.0 other
12/1/2010
I like Kanu. It's different from most schools. You get to be outside and malama the 'aina. the best project is waipi'o. its really fun. the drawback is the schedule. It's really confusing and the teachers dont tell you what is happening. there was a excursion to teach HPA the makahiki games and i wa...

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Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Kamuela, HI, in the Kamuela neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 519 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47. The average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $1,383,085. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parker School, Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, Kohala Adventist School, and more. Learn more about what Kamuela has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School.

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