Summary:
The 96755 zip code area in Hawaii is home to 3 public schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. While Kohala High School stands out with a strong 92.6% four-year graduation rate and a ranking of 24th out of 67 Hawaii high schools, the district as a whole faces challenges, including low math proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism across all three schools.
Kohala Elementary School has the highest spending per student at $17,377, but also the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 53.98%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism at 38.3%. In contrast, Kohala High School outperforms the other schools in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 60.94% of students proficient or better, but lags behind in math proficiency at only 13.85%.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support, particularly in the area of mathematics. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable resource allocation across the district could also be important steps in improving educational outcomes for students in this area.
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