Connections - New Century PCS vs Ke Ana Laahana - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students
Ke Ana Laahana - PCS
Hilo · Charter high · Grades 7–12
33 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Ke Ana Laahana - PCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 352 | 33 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 33 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ke Ana Laahana - PCS does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Ke Ana Laahana - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 75%).
- •Ke Ana Laahana - PCS does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.1).
- •Connections - New Century PCS is the larger school with 352 students compared with 33.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Connections - New Century PCS better than Ke Ana Laahana - PCS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connections - New Century PCS and Ke Ana Laahana - PCS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Ke Ana Laahana - PCS: 33. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Ke Ana Laahana - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Ke Ana Laahana - PCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).