Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS vs Waiakea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
| Measure | Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Waiakea High School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #10 of 41 |
| National rank | – | #5810 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 292 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakea High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Waiakea High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Waiakea High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 67.5%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Waiakea High School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 292.
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a charter school while Waiakea High 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS better than Waiakea High 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS and Waiakea High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS: 292. Waiakea High School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS and Waiakea High School rank in Hawaii?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is unranked and Waiakea High School is 10th of 41 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).