PEARL CITY HIGHLANDS SCHOOL
Pearl City Highlands School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Pearl City, HI with about 545 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Pearl City Highlands School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pearl City Highlands Elementary School, located in the heart of Pearl City, Hawaii, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. The school is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural values and community spirit characteristic of the Pearl City area.
Beyond academics, Pearl City Highlands Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded experience for its student body through various extracurricular opportunities and a collaborative school culture. The administration and faculty work closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their potential. By blending traditional educational practices with modern instructional strategies, the school remains a pillar of the community, striving to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Pearl City Highlands School at (808) 453-6470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6470
PEARL CITY HIGHLANDS SCHOOL is a public school in Pearl City, HI with about 545 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 545
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 545 students
- Asian
- 51.6%
- Two or more races
- 15.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 13.0%
- White
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.