Hawaii Department Of Education School District

1390 Miller St, Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96813
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public charter schools serving 13,094 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Hawaii.
Public Charter Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
298 Schools
40 Schools
# Students
167,071 Students
13,094 Students
# Teachers
11,802 Teachers
996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (HI)
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
39%
52%
52%
40%
40%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.80
0.79
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
9%
% Hispanic
19%
19%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
11%
22%
% Hawaiian
25%
32%
% Two or more races
20%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,404 is equal to the state median of $19,404. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,646 is equal to the state median of $18,646. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (HI)
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,404
$19,404
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,646
$18,646

Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Gr: K-12 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kualapuu School - Public Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Farrington Hwy
Kualapuu, HI 96757
(808) 567-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Gr: 5-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Waimea Middle - Pccs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-9 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-11 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Gr: K-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2318
Gr: PK-7 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3535.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 298 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 167,071 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 85%
  • : 40%
  • : 52%
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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