Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS vs Pahoa High & Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 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
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Pahoa · Public high · Grades 7–12
745 students
| Measure | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS Pahoa, Hawaii | Pahoa High & Intermediate School Pahoa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #37 of 41 |
| National rank | – | #12869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 738 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| city | Pahoa | Pahoa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Pahoa High & Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 76.7%).
- •Pahoa High & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Pahoa High & Intermediate School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 738.
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is a charter school while Pahoa High & Intermediate School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pahoa and Pahoa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS: 738. Pahoa High & Intermediate School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS and Pahoa High & Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is unranked and Pahoa High & Intermediate School is 37th of 41 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).