Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 25-29% (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 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs's student population of 325 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is 0.77, 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
#207 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
26%
11%
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs's ranking?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is ranked #207 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs often compared to?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Na Wai Ola - Pcs, Ka'ohao Public Charter School, West Hawaii Explorations Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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).
How many students attend Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs?
325 students attend Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs offer ?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs part of?
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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