Summary:
The city of Kaneohe, Hawaii is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population with significant representation of Pacific Islander and Hispanic students.
Among the standout schools in Kaneohe is Kapunahala Elementary School, which ranks among the top 24 elementary schools in Hawaii and boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (71%), Mathematics (66%), and Science (69%) compared to other schools in the area. Castle High School, the only high school in the data set, also stands out for its strong performance, ranking among the top 26 high schools in Hawaii with a 4-year graduation rate of 83.8%. The alternative school, Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS, has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.6%, despite facing challenges with chronic absenteeism and lower proficiency rates.
The data also reveals significant disparities in school performance, with some schools like Puohala Elementary and Waiahole Elementary struggling with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance compared to the top-performing schools. The Hawaii Department of Education may need to explore targeted interventions to address these performance gaps and ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Kaneohe area.
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