Connections - New Century PCS vs Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Hawaii, United States, 37 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
Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS
Volcano · Charter other · Grades PK–12
325 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS Volcano, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 352 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Hilo | Volcano |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 75%).
- •Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.1).
- •Connections - New Century PCS is the larger school with 352 students compared with 325.
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 Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community 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 Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Volcano in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Volcano School of Arts & Sciences - A Community PCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).