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Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs vs. West Hawaii Explorations Academy

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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%
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
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 275 students in grades 6-12, West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Total Students
308 students
275 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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%)
#130 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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)
60-64%
(Top 30% 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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)
40-49%
(Top 50% 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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.
n/a
≥90%
(Top 30% in HI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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 Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Hawaii Explorations Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
26
-
Grade 1 Students
24
-
Grade 2 Students
22
-
Grade 3 Students
24
-
Grade 4 Students
27
-
Grade 5 Students
30
-
Grade 6 Students
30
42
Grade 7 Students
30
41
Grade 8 Students
27
42
Grade 9 Students
17
42
Grade 10 Students
20
40
Grade 11 Students
19
41
Grade 12 Students
12
27

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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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%
5%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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%
19%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
42%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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%
12%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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%
22%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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
0.73
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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%
17%
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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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)
11%
(22-23 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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