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Niihau High & Elementary School vs. Kanuikapono - Pcs

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School Overview

School
Niihau High & Elementary School
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
Kanuikapono - Pcs
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
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Bottom 50%
Overview
Niihau High & Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanuikapono - Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
20 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niihau High & Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niihau High & Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanuikapono - Pcs.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niihau High & Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kanuikapono - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kanuikapono - Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#272 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanuikapono - Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(12-13 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niihau High & Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(12-13 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niihau High & Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanuikapono - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kanuikapono - Pcs with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Niihau High & Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kanuikapono - Pcs by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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19
Grade 1 Students
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19
Grade 2 Students
2
21
Grade 3 Students
3
17
Grade 4 Students
-
23
Grade 5 Students
2
18
Grade 6 Students
2
22
Grade 7 Students
1
22
Grade 8 Students
1
21
Grade 9 Students
2
7
Grade 10 Students
1
5
Grade 11 Students
4
2
Grade 12 Students
2
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niihau High & Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
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18%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
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19%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
100%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Niihau High & Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
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15%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kanuikapono - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.00
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niihau High & Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niihau High & Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(12-13 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niihau High & Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kanuikapono - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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