Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Summary:

Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is a small public school in Honolulu, Hawaii that serves 54 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Pacific Islander students and significant populations of Asian and multiracial students.

Despite the school's specialized focus, it has consistently low academic performance across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 0% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 4.17% in Mathematics, and 0% in Biology. These proficiency rates are significantly lower than the Hawaii Department of Education and nearby schools like Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS and Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PCS. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 48.9% and a low four-year graduation rate of 61.5%.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.7% to 64% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families. While the specialized curriculum and support services at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind may present unique challenges, the data indicates that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. Further investigation into the school's practices, resources, and support services may be necessary to identify ways to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 3440 Leahi Ave
       Honolulu, HI  96815


(808) 733-4999

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $72,276 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  3.1 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
57.4%
Asian:
22.2%
White:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks worse than 98.5% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind has the largest alternative school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is $72,276, which is the highest among 24 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 205th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 87th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind 66th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind in the ranking list.)

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


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Rank History for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.08 194th 194 0.0%
2017 0.88 207th 207 0.0%
2024 3.62 205th 207 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.54 171st 207 17.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 201st 203 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 196 6.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 200th 202 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.18 69th 69 0.0%
2017 0.88 82nd 82 0.0%
2024 3.62 87th 89 2.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.54 63rd 89 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 84th 87 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 65th 71 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 75th 81 7.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 84th 86 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Rank History for all high school students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.17 56th 56 0.0%
2017 0.88 63rd 63 0.0%
2024 3.62 66th 67 1.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.54 48th 67 28.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 62nd 65 4.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 49th 55 10.9%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 54th 61 11.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 62nd 64 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State 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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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1990 3 0 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1991 5 0 19 0 0 n/a n/a -2 22
1992 7 0 14 2 0 n/a n/a -1 22
1993 12 2 27 1 1 n/a n/a 0 43
1994 10 2 32 1 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1995 14 3 39 2 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1996 14 3 39 2 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1997 15 2 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 12 2 50 3 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 11 1 59 3 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2000 10 1 57 5 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2001 8 1 57 6 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 16 0 61 3 2 n/a n/a 0 82
2003 16 0 61 3 2 n/a n/a 0 82
2004 15 1 58 4 2 n/a n/a 0 80
2005 12 1 59 4 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 15 1 64 2 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2007 12 1 67 2 1 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 11 0 65 2 1 n/a n/a 0 79
2009 9 0 57 1 1 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 10 1 60 0 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2011 8 0 24 0 2 33 5 0 72
2012 6 2 24 1 2 36 3 0 74
2013 1 2 20 0 1 30 4 0 58
2014 3 1 18 1 0 27 4 0 54
2015 1 1 18 2 0 30 2 0 54
2016 1 0 17 2 0 29 2 0 51
2017 1 1 15 0 0 29 1 0 47
2018 1 1 14 1 0 33 4 0 54
2019 0 2 18 1 0 35 5 0 61
2020 0 2 17 1 0 39 5 0 64
2021 1 2 12 2 0 37 6 0 60
2022 2 1 10 1 0 33 3 0 50
2023 4 1 12 2 0 31 4 0 54

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 25 0.0 0.0 52
1990 18 14.0 1.2 61.1
1991 22 12.0 1.8 50
1992 22 12.0 1.8 90.9
1993 43 12.0 3.6 46.5
1994 45 12.0 3.8 42.2
1995 58 11.0 5.3 41.4
1996 58 11.0 5.3 41.4
1997 51 13.0 3.9 51
1998 67 16.0 4.2 56.7
1999 74 15.0 4.9 63.5
2000 73 20.0 3.7 67.1
2001 72 18.0 4.0 77.8
2002 82 17.0 4.8 81.7
2003 82 17.0 4.8 81.7
2004 80 19.0 4.2 73.8
2005 77 18.0 4.3 66.2
2006 82 16.0 5.1 22
2007 83 18.0 4.6 18.1
2008 79 19.0 4.2 70.9
2009 68 20.0 3.4 83.8
2010 72 17.0 4.2 66.7
2011 72 12.5 5.7 55.6
2012 74 13.5 5.4 33.8
2013 58 12.0 4.8 72.4
2014 54 4.0 13.5 63
2015 54 6.0 9.0 66.7
2016 51 6.0 8.5 72.5
2017 47 5.0 9.4 57.4
2018 54 4.0 13.5 57.4
2019 61 15.0 4.0 50.8
2020 64 17.0 3.7 57.8
2021 60 16.0 3.7 58.3
2022 50 16.0 3.1 64
2023 54 17.0 3.1 53.7

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 25 0.0 0.0 52
1990 18 14.0 1.2 61.1
1991 22 12.0 1.8 50
1992 22 12.0 1.8 90.9
1993 43 12.0 3.6 46.5
1994 45 12.0 3.8 42.2
1995 58 11.0 5.3 41.4
1996 58 11.0 5.3 41.4
1997 51 13.0 3.9 51
1998 67 16.0 4.2 56.7
1999 74 15.0 4.9 63.5
2000 73 20.0 3.7 67.1
2001 72 18.0 4.0 77.8
2002 82 17.0 4.8 81.7
2003 82 17.0 4.8 81.7
2004 80 19.0 4.2 73.8
2005 77 18.0 4.3 66.2
2006 82 16.0 5.1 22
2007 83 18.0 4.6 18.1
2008 79 19.0 4.2 70.9
2009 68 20.0 3.4 83.8
2010 72 17.0 4.2 66.7
2011 72 12.5 5.7 55.6
2012 74 13.5 5.4 33.8
2013 58 12.0 4.8 72.4
2014 54 4.0 13.5 63
2015 54 6.0 9.0 66.7
2016 51 6.0 8.5 72.5
2017 47 5.0 9.4 57.4
2018 54 4.0 13.5 57.4
2019 61 15.0 4.0 50.8
2020 64 17.0 3.7 57.8
2021 60 16.0 3.7 58.3
2022 50 16.0 3.1 64
2023 54 17.0 3.1 53.7

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 Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $7,487 (10.4%) $64,789 (89.6%) $72,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind)37
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6154
 11.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian1812
 33.3%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander3531
 11.4%
White04
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%53.7%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind

Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Hawaii alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 54 students attended Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind.

Students at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind are 57% Pacific Islander, 22% Asian, 7% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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