Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kawaikini - Ncpcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kawaikini - Ncpcs's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi'
School Rankings
Kawaikini - Ncpcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kawaikini - Ncpcs is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
75%
25%
Two or more races
5%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kawaikini - Ncpcs's ranking?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs is ranked #281 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kawaikini - Ncpcs often compared to?
Kawaikini - Ncpcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center, Kanuikapono - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
The graduation rate of Kawaikini - Ncpcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
168 students attend Kawaikini - Ncpcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kawaikini - Ncpcs students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kawaikini - Ncpcs?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kawaikini - Ncpcs offer ?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kawaikini - Ncpcs part of?
Kawaikini - Ncpcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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