Kona Pacific Public Charter School is a public charter school located in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Founded in 2008, the school serves students in kindergarten through Grade 8.
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kona Pacific - Pcs's student population of 177 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
Moving in the direction of the dream.
School Rankings
Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kona Pacific - Pcs is 0.69, 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
#84 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
46%
11%
Hawaiian
6%
25%
Two or more races
19%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kona Pacific - Pcs's ranking?
Kona Pacific - Pcs is ranked #84 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kona Pacific - Pcs often compared to?
Kona Pacific - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Innovations - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs?
177 students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kona Pacific - Pcs students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kona Pacific - Pcs offer ?
Kona Pacific - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kona Pacific - Pcs part of?
Kona Pacific - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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