Keaau High School vs Kua o ka La - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keaau High School
Keaau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
| Measure | Keaau High School Keaau, Hawaii | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #38 of 41 | – |
| National rank | #12915 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 1,041 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Keaau | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keaau High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Keaau High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 74.1%).
- •Keaau High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Keaau High School is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 185.
- •Keaau High School is a public school while Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a charter 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 Keaau High School better than Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
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 Keaau High School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keaau High School: 1,041. Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keaau High School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Keaau High School is 38th of 41 and Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).