Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs's student population of 148 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
13%
24%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
78%
25%
Two or more races
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs's ranking?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is ranked #231 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs often compared to?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Hakipuu Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
The graduation rate of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
148 students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs offer ?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs part of?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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