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West Hawaii Explorations Academy vs. Innovations - Pcs

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School Overview

School
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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6/
10
Top 50%
Innovations - Pcs
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Innovations - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Innovations - Pcs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
275 students
240 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Innovations - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Innovations - Pcs.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
13 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Innovations - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Innovations - 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

#130 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
#58 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Innovations - Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
50-54%
(Top 30% in HI)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Innovations - 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.
60-64%
(Top 30% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Innovations - 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.
40-49%
(Top 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Innovations - 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.
≥90%
(Top 30% in HI)
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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.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Hawaii Explorations Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Innovations - Pcs by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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23
Grade 1 Students
-
23
Grade 2 Students
-
23
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
-
26
Grade 6 Students
42
24
Grade 7 Students
41
40
Grade 8 Students
42
31
Grade 9 Students
42
-
Grade 10 Students
40
-
Grade 11 Students
41
-
Grade 12 Students
27
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Innovations - 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
5%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Innovations - 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
19%
19%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Innovations - 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 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Innovations - 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 2012-13 school year.
% White
42%
31%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Innovations - 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
12%
10%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Innovations - 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
22%
32%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Innovations - 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.
0.73
0.76
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Innovations - 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
17%
25%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Innovations - 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
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
23%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Innovations - 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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