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Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Summary:

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS is a public charter high school located in Hilo, Hawaii, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 34 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Pacific Islander students (67.65%) compared to the nearby public high schools, which range from 28.14% to 42.9% Pacific Islander students. The school also ranks 1 out of 67 Hawaii high schools for its special education student performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Ke Ana Laahana - PCS has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.7% compared to the nearby public high schools, which range from 16.2% to 56.2%. Additionally, the school has lower proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (26.09%) and Mathematics (4.35%) compared to the nearby Pahoa High & Intermediate, Keaau High, Waiakea High, and Hilo High schools, which range from 36.51% to 72.28% in ELA and 12.65% to 38.58% in Math.

Despite the lower test scores, Ke Ana Laahana - PCS has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.5%, which is comparable to the nearby public high schools. The school has also experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 14th out of 60 Hawaii high schools in 2006-2007 to 57th out of 67 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance over time. With a significant percentage of students (38.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Ke Ana Laahana - PCS serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some of the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 160 Baker Ave
       Hilo, HI  96720

(808) 961-6228

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,572 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  34

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
67.6%
Hispanic:
17.6%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Compare Details Ke Ana Laahana - PCS ranks worse than 85.4% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ke Ana Laahana - PCS ranks worse than 85.1% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 41st among 44 ranked high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS 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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS has the largest high 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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS is $13,572. 39 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Ke Ana Laahana - PCS 76th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Ke Ana Laahana - PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ke Ana Laahana - PCS 57th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Ke Ana Laahana - PCS 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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.72 48th 69 30.4%
2007 16.65 64th 71 9.9%
2009 18.01 60th 68 11.8%
2010 8.38 63rd 65 3.1%
2013 29.54 59th 76 22.4%
2017 1.10 80th 82 2.4%
2024 8.26 76th 89 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.72 2nd 89 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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 White students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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Rank History for all high school students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.72 45th 56 19.6%
2007 70.79 14th 60 76.7%
2009 50.23 27th 55 50.9%
2010 24.67 47th 56 16.1%
2011 38.79 36th 56 35.7%
2012 6.33 55th 58 5.2%
2017 1.10 61st 63 3.2%
2024 8.26 57th 67 14.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.72 1st 67 98.5%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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 White students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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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Enrollment information for Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 70 1 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2003 1 0 70 1 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2004 4 0 91 2 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2005 4 0 87 3 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 14 0 89 4 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 3 0 86 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2008 1 0 78 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2009 4 0 78 1 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 3 0 79 2 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2011 5 0 2 4 1 64 0 0 76
2012 4 0 2 1 1 66 1 0 75
2013 7 0 1 0 1 45 1 0 55
2014 4 0 0 1 0 48 1 0 54
2015 2 0 0 0 0 43 0 0 45
2016 1 0 0 0 0 43 0 0 44
2017 1 0 1 1 0 50 1 0 54
2018 0 0 0 2 0 40 1 0 43
2019 0 0 0 1 0 36 1 0 38
2020 1 0 0 4 0 33 3 0 41
2021 1 0 0 7 0 35 3 0 46
2022 1 0 0 7 0 30 3 0 41
2023 0 0 1 6 0 23 4 0 34

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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 72 5.5 13.1 66.7
2003 72 5.5 13.1 66.7
2004 97 7.0 13.9 71.1
2005 94 7.0 13.4 72.3
2006 107 8.0 13.4 67.3
2007 90 7.0 12.9 65.6
2008 80 8.0 10.0 18.8
2009 84 8.0 10.5 70.2
2010 85 7.0 12.1 58.8
2011 76 5.0 15.2 31.6
2012 75 6.0 12.5 74.7
2013 55 3.5 15.7 76.4
2014 54 5.0 10.8 79.6
2015 45 4.0 11.2 71.1
2016 44 4.0 11.0 70.5
2017 54 3.0 18.0 74.1
2018 43 5.0 8.6 58.1
2019 38 5.0 7.6 60.5
2020 41 4.0 10.2 51.2
2021 46 4.0 11.5 56.5
2022 41 3.0 13.6 61
2023 34 2.0 17.0 38.2

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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 72 5.5 13.1 66.7
2003 72 5.5 13.1 66.7
2004 97 7.0 13.9 71.1
2005 94 7.0 13.4 72.3
2006 107 8.0 13.4 67.3
2007 90 7.0 12.9 65.6
2008 80 8.0 10.0 18.8
2009 84 8.0 10.5 70.2
2010 85 7.0 12.1 58.8
2011 76 5.0 15.2 31.6
2012 75 6.0 12.5 74.7
2013 55 3.5 15.7 76.4
2014 54 5.0 10.8 79.6
2015 45 4.0 11.2 71.1
2016 44 4.0 11.0 70.5
2017 54 3.0 18.0 74.1
2018 43 5.0 8.6 58.1
2019 38 5.0 7.6 60.5
2020 41 4.0 10.2 51.2
2021 46 4.0 11.5 56.5
2022 41 3.0 13.6 61
2023 34 2.0 17.0 38.2

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 Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,115 (30.3%) $9,457 (69.7%) $13,572

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ke Ana Laahana - PCS

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 (Ke Ana Laahana - PCS)2423
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Ke Ana Laahana - PCS)168
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3834
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander3623
 36.1%
White00
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%38.2%
 22.3%

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Students at Ke Ana Laahana - PCS are 68% Pacific Islander, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 34 students attended Ke Ana Laahana - PCS.

Ke Ana Laahana - PCS ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Hawaii high schools.


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