Best High Schools in Puako, HI

Puako, HI has 3 high schools with 2,386 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Puako score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Puako meet expectations.

1. Kealakehe High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students

2. Honokaa High & Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students

Best Middle Schools in Puako, HI

Puako, HI has 2 middle schools with 1,376 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Puako score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Puako meet expectations.

1. Kealakehe Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Puako, HI

Puako, HI has 2 elementary schools with 1,307 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Puako score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Puako don't meet expectations.

1. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students

2. Waimea Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students

3. Kealakehe Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Puako, HI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Puako, HI has a total population of 909 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Puako, HI

5,069

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Puako, HI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

141.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

132.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Puako, HI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Puako, HI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,414 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Puako, HI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Puako, HI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Waikoloa, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Waikoloa Village, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kawaihae, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kuhio Village, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waimea, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Honomakau, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Waipio, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Niulii, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kapaau, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations