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Kihei Charter School

Summary:

Kihei Charter School is an alternative public charter school in Kihei, Hawaii, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a diverse student population, the school boasts a strong four-year graduation rate of 91.4%, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2%.

Academically, Kihei Charter School's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are on par with or slightly above the state average, with 11th-grade students performing particularly well. In contrast, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average, with only 37.17% of students proficient or better. The school's science proficiency rates are mixed, with 5th-grade students performing better than the state average, but 8th-grade and Biology I students performing worse.

Despite these academic challenges, Kihei Charter School operates efficiently, with a relatively low spending per student of $8,104 and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 16.4 to 17.1 over the past three school years. The school's strengths include its strong graduation rates and efficient use of resources, while areas for improvement include addressing chronic absenteeism and strengthening its mathematics and science instruction.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 650 Lipoa Pkwy
       Kihei, HI  96753

(808) 875-0700

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,104 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  676

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details Kihei Charter School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kihei Charter School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kihei Charter School ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kihei Charter 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 Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (11.4%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kihei Charter School is 15. 19 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Kihei Charter School employs 45 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kihei Charter School is $8,104. 22 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kihei Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kihei Charter School 110th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kihei Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kihei Charter School 28th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kihei Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kihei Charter School 27th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kihei Charter School 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 Kihei Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.10 139th 194 28.4%
2007 56.38 79th 192 58.9%
2010 60.01 73rd 183 60.1%
2011 72.76 41st 191 78.5%
2012 63.80 66th 195 66.2%
2013 70.95 48th 196 75.5%
2015 63.36 66th 194 66.0%
2016 74.34 41st 195 79.0%
2017 68.18 72nd 207 65.2%
2018 60.26 75th 193 61.1%
2019 53.01 89th 196 54.6%
2021 66.17 61st 196 68.9%
2022 30.18 142nd 193 26.4%
2023 40.42 119th 195 39.0%
2024 50.48 110th 207 46.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.39 134th 198 32.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.16 122nd 207 41.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.42 80th 203 60.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.43 82nd 160 48.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.53 100th 165 39.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.87 160th 202 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kihei Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.95 39th 69 43.5%
2007 61.30 21st 71 70.4%
2010 65.88 20th 65 69.2%
2011 70.08 15th 71 78.9%
2012 80.58 7th 73 90.4%
2013 80.45 7th 76 90.8%
2015 65.27 18th 72 75.0%
2016 78.02 12th 73 83.6%
2017 68.18 9th 82 89.0%
2018 77.61 12th 67 82.1%
2019 55.53 28th 70 60.0%
2021 67.82 17th 73 76.7%
2022 50.48 29th 72 59.7%
2023 50.34 30th 73 58.9%
2024 50.48 28th 89 68.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.39 24th 81 70.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.16 31st 89 65.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.42 14th 87 83.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.43 21st 71 70.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.53 31st 68 54.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.87 53rd 86 38.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kihei Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.90 23rd 56 58.9%
2007 64.92 20th 60 66.7%
2010 74.91 11th 56 80.4%
2011 78.24 7th 56 87.5%
2012 86.11 6th 58 89.7%
2013 93.89 3rd 56 94.6%
2015 76.72 8th 51 84.3%
2016 81.69 10th 53 81.1%
2017 68.18 5th 63 92.1%
2018 62.95 20th 53 62.3%
2019 76.88 13th 52 75.0%
2021 85.18 6th 48 87.5%
2022 37.83 31st 52 40.4%
2023 48.42 30th 53 43.4%
2024 50.48 27th 67 59.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.39 21st 59 64.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.16 32nd 67 52.2%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.42 17th 65 73.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.43 23rd 55 58.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.53 35th 52 32.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kihei Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.87 45th 64 29.7%
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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 Kihei Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 26 0 128 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 26 0 128 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 28 0 117 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2005 67 1 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2006 240 3 199 29 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 161 3 47 5 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 176 3 76 13 9 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 252 3 88 18 4 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 292 7 111 23 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 327 10 49 24 2 56 39 0 507
2012 353 11 44 20 3 47 31 0 509
2013 366 13 46 22 2 31 23 0 503
2014 398 16 50 32 2 41 13 0 552
2015 393 16 49 30 2 25 11 0 526
2016 419 15 53 30 7 28 8 0 560
2017 389 12 56 28 5 27 9 0 526
2018 367 12 55 29 5 38 14 0 520
2019 451 14 69 47 6 47 18 0 652
2020 479 13 66 52 9 48 22 0 689
2021 505 13 62 65 5 41 22 0 713
2022 523 12 61 64 4 33 26 0 723
2023 495 9 60 68 3 33 25 0 693
2024 473 9 51 77 3 37 26 0 676

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 Kihei Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 155 4.0 38.8 56.1
2003 155 4.0 38.8 56.1
2004 145 2.0 72.5 57.2
2005 105 2.0 52.5 30.5
2006 474 3.0 158.0 5.3
2007 218 4.0 54.5 n/a
2008 277 6.0 46.2 5.1
2009 365 4.0 91.3 23.8
2010 436 30.0 14.5 22.2
2011 507 27.2 18.6 19.9
2012 509 32.7 15.5 26.5
2013 503 29.2 17.1 28.4
2014 552 29.2 18.8 29.3
2015 526 29.0 18.1 30.8
2016 560 32.0 17.5 32.1
2017 526 32.0 16.4 24.3
2018 520 32.0 16.2 27.7
2019 652 37.0 17.6 24.4
2020 689 41.5 16.6 22.2
2021 713 41.5 17.1 24.1
2022 723 44.0 16.4 35.1
2023 693 42.0 16.5 30.7
2024 676 45.0 15.0 37.3

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 Kihei Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 155 4.0 38.8 56.1
2003 155 4.0 38.8 56.1
2004 145 2.0 72.5 57.2
2005 105 2.0 52.5 30.5
2006 474 3.0 158.0 5.3
2007 218 4.0 54.5 n/a
2008 277 6.0 46.2 5.1
2009 365 4.0 91.3 23.8
2010 436 30.0 14.5 22.2
2011 507 27.2 18.6 19.9
2012 509 32.7 15.5 26.5
2013 503 29.2 17.1 28.4
2014 552 29.2 18.8 29.3
2015 526 29.0 18.1 30.8
2016 560 32.0 17.5 32.1
2017 526 32.0 16.4 24.3
2018 520 32.0 16.2 27.7
2019 652 37.0 17.6 24.4
2020 689 41.5 16.6 22.2
2021 713 41.5 17.1 24.1
2022 723 44.0 16.4 35.1
2023 693 42.0 16.5 30.7
2024 676 45.0 15.0 37.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kihei Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (4.3%) $7,759 (95.7%) $8,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kihei Charter 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 89th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 195 Elementary schools
 15.6%
Ranks 28th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 73 Middle schools
 1.1%
Ranks 13th of 52 High schoolsRanks 30th of 53 High schools
 31.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)7032
 38%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)5730
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)5252
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)3836
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)6759
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)4050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)5643
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)4128
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)7143
 28%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)4519
 26%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)4664
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)2839
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)6460
 4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5959
11th Grade Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)4027
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3025
 5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kihei Charter School)5950
 9%
All Grades Mathematics (Kihei Charter School)3931
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students652693
 6.3%
African American149
 35.7%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian6960
 13%
Hispanic4768
 44.7%
Pacific Islander4733
 29.8%
White451495
 9.8%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.4%30.7%
 6.3%

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Kihei Charter School ranks 110th of 207 Hawaii alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 676 students attended Kihei Charter School.

Students at Kihei Charter School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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