Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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 22% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs's student population of 696 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century 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 Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is 0.56, 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
#182 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
8%
24%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
22%
11%
Hawaiian
62%
25%
Two or more races
3%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs's ranking?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is ranked #182 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
The graduation rate of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is 80%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
696 students attend Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs offer ?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs part of?
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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