Summary:
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, with a student population of 274. The school stands out for its diverse student body, strong academic performance, and high graduation rates compared to nearby public high schools.
With a more diverse student population than Konawaena High School and Kealakehe High School, West Hawaii Explorations Academy has consistently high academic achievement. In the 2022-2023 school year, 59% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 27% were proficient or better in Mathematics, both exceeding state averages. The school's 11th-grade students, in particular, demonstrated exceptional performance, with 74% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 59%. Additionally, 54% of students were proficient or better in Biology I, significantly higher than the state average of 33%.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy also boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 87.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, outpacing the nearby public high schools. However, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1% and uneven performance among student subgroups, with Hispanic and Pacific Islander students performing exceptionally well, but Asian, African American, English Language Learner, and Special Education students performing relatively poorly. Despite these challenges, West Hawaii Explorations Academy remains a standout public charter school in the region, offering a diverse and high-quality educational experience for its students.
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