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Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs vs. Ka'ohao Public Charter School

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School Overview

School
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-6
Total Students
308 students
341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ka'ohao Public Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ka'ohao Public Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ka'ohao Public Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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.

Test Scores

#207 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
#21 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ka'ohao Public Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
70-74%
(Top 10% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 5% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka'ohao Public Charter School 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ka'ohao Public Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
26
45
Grade 1 Students
24
43
Grade 2 Students
22
48
Grade 3 Students
24
48
Grade 4 Students
27
52
Grade 5 Students
30
54
Grade 6 Students
30
51
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Grade 9 Students
17
-
Grade 10 Students
20
-
Grade 11 Students
19
-
Grade 12 Students
12
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ka'ohao Public Charter School, 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ka'ohao Public Charter School, 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ka'ohao Public Charter School, 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 2019-20 school year.
% White
25%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ka'ohao Public Charter School, 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
26%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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.
% Two or more races
23%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ka'ohao Public Charter School, 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.
0.77
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ka'ohao Public Charter 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ka'ohao Public Charter 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 2015-16 school year.
 
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