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Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS is a small alternative public charter school in Kekaha, Hawaii, serving grades PK-12 with a student population of just 46. The school has a unique racial makeup, with 86.96% of students identifying as Pacific Islander.

One of the school's standout metrics is its impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Kawaikini - NCPCS (90.9%) and Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center (87.5%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is relatively low compared to nearby schools, with only 9.09% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics and 0% proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts and HSA/Biology I.

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS also had a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, higher than the nearby Niihau High & Elementary School (8.3%) but lower than Kawaikini - NCPCS (32.3%) and Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center (55.5%). The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,490, higher than Kawaikini - NCPCS ($9,276) but lower than Niihau High & Elementary School ($29,065).


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 8315 Kekaha Rd
       Kekaha, HI  96752

(808) 337-2022

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,490 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
87.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Compare Details Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS ranks worse than 92.1% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS ranks worse than 92.5% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.1. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS has the largest alternative school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS is $11,490. 13 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS 200th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS 82nd of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS 62nd of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS 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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.93 150th 194 22.7%
2007 31.52 144th 192 25.0%
2017 1.88 205th 207 1.0%
2024 6.10 200th 207 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.01 67th 71 5.6%
2017 1.88 79th 82 3.7%
2024 6.10 82nd 89 7.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Rank History for all high school students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.48 49th 60 18.3%
2017 1.88 60th 63 4.8%
2024 6.10 62nd 67 7.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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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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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 38 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 0 0 38 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 0 0 37 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 2 0 40 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 21 2 186 12 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 0 0 30 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2008 0 0 47 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2009 0 0 55 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 1 0 39 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2011 2 0 1 0 0 35 2 0 40
2012 1 0 1 3 0 41 0 0 46
2013 2 0 2 4 0 52 2 0 62
2014 3 2 1 3 0 50 4 0 63
2015 0 1 1 5 0 50 3 0 60
2016 0 1 0 5 0 50 0 0 56
2017 2 1 0 6 0 39 0 0 48
2018 2 1 0 5 2 38 2 0 50
2019 1 0 0 7 2 38 2 0 50
2020 0 0 0 5 2 26 0 0 33
2021 0 0 0 8 0 25 0 0 33
2022 0 0 0 9 0 35 1 0 45
2023 0 0 0 6 0 40 0 0 46

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 38 4.0 9.5 84.2
2003 38 4.0 9.5 84.2
2004 37 n/a n/a 78.4
2005 42 n/a n/a 92.9
2006 221 n/a n/a 9
2007 30 1.0 30.0 80
2008 47 n/a n/a 34
2009 55 1.0 55.0 94.5
2010 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2011 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2012 46 2.8 16.4 93.5
2013 62 3.8 16.3 93.5
2014 63 4.5 14.0 95.2
2015 60 6.0 10.0 95
2016 56 4.0 14.0 57.1
2017 48 4.0 12.0 60.4
2018 50 5.5 9.0 90
2019 50 5.5 9.0 88
2020 33 3.5 9.4 90.9
2021 33 3.0 11.0 90.9
2022 45 3.0 15.0 68.9
2023 46 3.0 15.3 63

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 38 4.0 9.5 84.2
2003 38 4.0 9.5 84.2
2004 37 n/a n/a 78.4
2005 42 n/a n/a 92.9
2006 221 n/a n/a 9
2007 30 1.0 30.0 80
2008 47 n/a n/a 34
2009 55 1.0 55.0 94.5
2010 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2011 40 3.0 13.3 92.5
2012 46 2.8 16.4 93.5
2013 62 3.8 16.3 93.5
2014 63 4.5 14.0 95.2
2015 60 6.0 10.0 95
2016 56 4.0 14.0 57.1
2017 48 4.0 12.0 60.4
2018 50 5.5 9.0 90
2019 50 5.5 9.0 88
2020 33 3.5 9.4 90.9
2021 33 3.0 11.0 90.9
2022 45 3.0 15.0 68.9
2023 46 3.0 15.3 63

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 Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,778 (24.2%) $8,712 (75.8%) $11,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS

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 English Language Arts (Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS)1310
 3%
All Grades Mathematics (Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS)160
 16%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5046
 8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander3840
 5.3%
White10
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%63%
 25%

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Students at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS are 87% Pacific Islander, 13% Hispanic.

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Hawaii alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS.


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