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Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is an alternative public charter school located in Kekaha, Hawaii, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 50 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center has a significantly higher percentage of Pacific Islander students (92%) compared to the nearby Niihau High & Elementary School (100%) and Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS (86.96%). However, the school has a lower four-year graduation rate of 87.5% compared to the 100% graduation rate at the nearby schools. Additionally, Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 55.5% compared to 8.3% at Niihau High & Elementary School and 26.3% at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS.

Academically, Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center has lower proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (0%) and Mathematics (4.55%) compared to the nearby schools, which also have low proficiency rates. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72%) compared to Niihau High & Elementary School (70.59%) and Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS (63.04%). These findings suggest that the students in this area face significant academic challenges, which may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, language barriers, or lack of resources.


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Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 8135 Kekaha Rd
       Kekaha, HI  96752

(808) 337-0481

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,359 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
90.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Compare Details Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center ranks worse than 96.6% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center ranks worse than 97% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center 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: Pacific Islander (90.7%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is 6.1, which is the 2nd best among 24 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center employs 7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is $15,359, which is the 10th highest among 24 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center 204th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center 86th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center 65th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center 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 Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 2.25 203rd 207 1.9%
2024 3.78 204th 207 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Asian students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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

Rank History for Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 2.25 77th 82 6.1%
2024 3.78 86th 89 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Asian students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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

Rank History for Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 3.82 60th 60 0.0%
2017 2.25 59th 63 6.3%
2024 3.78 65th 67 3.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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 Asian students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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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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 Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2003 0 0 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2004 0 0 28 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2005 0 0 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2006 0 0 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 0 0 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2008 0 0 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2009 0 0 39 1 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2010 0 0 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2011 0 0 1 0 0 31 0 0 32
2012 0 0 1 0 0 31 0 0 32
2013 0 0 1 0 0 38 0 0 39
2014 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 38
2015 0 0 1 0 0 43 0 0 44
2016 0 0 1 0 0 53 0 0 54
2017 0 0 1 0 0 49 0 0 50
2018 0 0 1 0 0 53 0 0 54
2019 0 0 1 1 0 50 0 0 52
2020 0 0 1 1 0 46 2 0 50
2021 0 0 1 2 0 49 3 0 55
2022 0 0 1 2 0 49 3 0 55
2023 0 0 0 1 0 46 3 0 50
2024 0 0 0 1 0 39 3 0 43

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 Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 33 4.0 8.3 87.9
2003 33 4.0 8.3 87.9
2004 28 1.0 28.0 89.3
2005 26 2.0 13.0 88.5
2006 34 2.0 17.0 91.2
2007 17 1.0 17.0 82.4
2008 32 1.0 32.0 9.4
2009 40 1.0 40.0 92.5
2010 33 4.0 8.2 30.3
2011 32 5.0 6.4 90.6
2012 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2013 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2014 38 5.0 7.6 92.1
2015 44 4.0 11.0 77.3
2016 54 7.0 7.7 75.9
2017 50 6.0 8.3 76
2018 54 6.0 9.0 74.1
2019 52 4.0 13.0 75
2020 50 4.0 12.5 72
2021 55 4.0 13.7 83.6
2022 55 8.0 6.8 78.2
2023 50 3.0 16.6 72
2024 43 7.0 6.1 67.4

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 Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 33 4.0 8.3 87.9
2003 33 4.0 8.3 87.9
2004 28 1.0 28.0 89.3
2005 26 2.0 13.0 88.5
2006 34 2.0 17.0 91.2
2007 17 1.0 17.0 82.4
2008 32 1.0 32.0 9.4
2009 40 1.0 40.0 92.5
2010 33 4.0 8.2 30.3
2011 32 5.0 6.4 90.6
2012 32 4.0 8.0 90.6
2013 39 5.0 7.8 92.3
2014 38 5.0 7.6 92.1
2015 44 4.0 11.0 77.3
2016 54 7.0 7.7 75.9
2017 50 6.0 8.3 76
2018 54 6.0 9.0 74.1
2019 52 4.0 13.0 75
2020 50 4.0 12.5 72
2021 55 4.0 13.7 83.6
2022 55 8.0 6.8 78.2
2023 50 3.0 16.6 72
2024 43 7.0 6.1 67.4

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 Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $8,144 (53.0%) $7,215 (47.0%) $15,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5250
 3.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander5046
 8%
White00
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%72%
 3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center.

Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Hawaii alternative schools.

Students at Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center are 91% Pacific Islander, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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