Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS vs Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Hawaii, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS
Pahoa · Charter other · Grades K–12
738 students
Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS
Kamuela · Charter other · Grades K–12
696 students
| Measure | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS Pahoa, Hawaii | Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS Kamuela, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 738 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Pahoa | Kamuela |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 76.7%).
- •Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is the larger school with 738 students compared with 696.
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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS better than Kanu o ka Aina - New Century 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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS and Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Pahoa and Kamuela in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS: 738. Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS and Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS rank in Hawaii?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is unranked and Kanu o ka Aina - New Century PCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).