Laupāhoehoe Community Charter School, formerly Laupāhoehoe High and Elementary School is a charter school of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades kindergarten through twelve and was established in 1904.
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs's student population of 324 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs 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 Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is 0.77, 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
#246 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
24%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
34%
11%
Hawaiian
13%
25%
Two or more races
22%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seasiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs's ranking?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is ranked #246 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs often compared to?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Honokaa High & Intermediate School 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 38% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is 80%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
324 students attend Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs offer ?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs part of?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs located?
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs is located in the Papa aloa neighborhood of Laupahoehoe, HI.
School Reviews
1 9/30/2019
My kids love the school. But, If your kid has a learning disability. Plan on just teaching them yourself. They have a tendency to hold kids back rather than addressing issues. Even after a professional diagnosis, they will refuse to acknowledge the issue and the diagnosis. I think it's a good school for younger kids. But follow the lead of others and leave by 5th grade. VERY few kids in the graduating class. I think 8 last year. So 35 kids in the kindergarten to 8 in 12th and the graduates didn't have the math for college. Yeah.....no
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