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Niihau High & Elementary School

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Niihau High & Elementary School is a small alternative public school in Waimea, Hawaii, serving grades PK-12 with just 17 students. The school stands out for its unique student population, with 100% of its students identifying as Pacific Islander, in contrast to the more diverse racial compositions of nearby schools.

Academically, Niihau High & Elementary School has struggled, with 0% of its students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This is significantly lower than the nearby Kawaikini - NCPCS and Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS, which have higher proficiency rates, albeit still relatively low. However, Niihau High & Elementary School boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, higher than the nearby charter schools. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3%, compared to the higher rates at the nearby charter schools.

Interestingly, Niihau High & Elementary School has significantly higher spending per student at $29,065, compared to the $9,276 to $15,359 range at the nearby charter schools. This suggests the school may have access to more resources, though this does not seem to be translating into better academic performance. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.95% to 72% at the nearby schools, indicates these schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 c/o Waimea High School
       Waimea, HI  96796

(808) 338-6800

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,065 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75% Help


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Compare Details Niihau High & Elementary School ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0. (See more...)
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Compare Details Niihau High & Elementary School ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0. (See more...)
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Compare Details Niihau High & Elementary School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Niihau High & Elementary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Niihau High & Elementary School has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niihau High & Elementary School is 20. 22 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niihau High & Elementary School is $29,065, which is the 2nd highest among 24 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niihau High & Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niihau High & Elementary School 207th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Niihau High & Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Niihau High & Elementary School 89th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Niihau High & Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Niihau High & Elementary School 67th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Niihau High & Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Niihau High & Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 207th 207 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 184th 198 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 207 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Niihau High & Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 89th 89 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 70th 81 13.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 76th 89 14.6%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Niihau High & Elementary School

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Rank History for all high school students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 67th 67 0.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 51st 59 13.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Niihau High & Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 56th 67 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Niihau High & Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1990 0 0 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1991 0 0 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1992 0 0 39 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1993 0 0 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
1994 0 0 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1995 0 0 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1996 0 0 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1997 0 0 22 0 0 n/a n/a 4 26
1998 0 0 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1999 0 0 42 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 0 0 50 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2001 0 0 39 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2002 0 0 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2003 0 0 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2004 0 0 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2005 0 0 31 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 65 3 231 8 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 0 0 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2008 0 0 23 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2009 0 0 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2010 0 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2011 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 5
2012 0 0 1 0 0 17 0 0 18
2013 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14
2014 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10
2015 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9
2016 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4
2017 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 11
2018 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9
2019 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9
2020 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10
2021 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 15
2022 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14
2023 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 17
2024 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Niihau High & Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 32 2.0 16.0 93.8
1990 32 2.0 16.0 96.9
1991 32 2.0 16.0 71.9
1992 39 2.0 19.5 61.5
1993 17 2.0 8.5 70.6
1994 11 2.0 5.5 63.6
1995 21 2.0 10.5 90.5
1996 21 2.0 10.5 90.5
1997 26 2.0 13.0 50
1998 13 2.0 6.5 69.2
1999 42 2.0 21.0 76.2
2000 50 2.0 25.0 50
2001 39 2.0 19.5 92.3
2002 29 2.0 14.5 89.7
2003 29 2.0 14.5 89.7
2004 24 2.0 12.0 83.3
2005 31 2.0 15.5 64.5
2006 307 2.0 153.5 3.6
2007 18 2.0 9.0 77.8
2008 23 2.0 11.5 87
2009 20 2.0 10.0 85
2010 8 2.0 4.0 62.5
2011 5 2.0 2.5 0
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 14 1.0 14.0 78.6
2014 10 1.0 10.0 50
2015 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2016 4 2.0 2.0 n/a
2017 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2018 9 2.0 4.5 66.7
2019 9 2.0 4.5 33.3
2020 10 2.0 5.0 30
2021 15 2.0 7.5 20
2022 14 2.0 7.0 71.4
2023 17 2.0 8.5 70.6
2024 20 1.0 20.0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Niihau High & Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 32 2.0 16.0 93.8
1990 32 2.0 16.0 96.9
1991 32 2.0 16.0 71.9
1992 39 2.0 19.5 61.5
1993 17 2.0 8.5 70.6
1994 11 2.0 5.5 63.6
1995 21 2.0 10.5 90.5
1996 21 2.0 10.5 90.5
1997 26 2.0 13.0 50
1998 13 2.0 6.5 69.2
1999 42 2.0 21.0 76.2
2000 50 2.0 25.0 50
2001 39 2.0 19.5 92.3
2002 29 2.0 14.5 89.7
2003 29 2.0 14.5 89.7
2004 24 2.0 12.0 83.3
2005 31 2.0 15.5 64.5
2006 307 2.0 153.5 3.6
2007 18 2.0 9.0 77.8
2008 23 2.0 11.5 87
2009 20 2.0 10.0 85
2010 8 2.0 4.0 62.5
2011 5 2.0 2.5 0
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 14 1.0 14.0 78.6
2014 10 1.0 10.0 50
2015 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2016 4 2.0 2.0 n/a
2017 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2018 9 2.0 4.5 66.7
2019 9 2.0 4.5 33.3
2020 10 2.0 5.0 30
2021 15 2.0 7.5 20
2022 14 2.0 7.0 71.4
2023 17 2.0 8.5 70.6
2024 20 1.0 20.0 75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Niihau High & Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (2.7%) $28,286 (97.3%) $29,065

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Niihau High & Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students917
 88.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander917
 88.9%
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%70.6%
 37.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 20 students attended Niihau High & Elementary School.

Students at Niihau High & Elementary School are 100% Pacific Islander.

Niihau High & Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Hawaii alternative schools.


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