KA WAIHONA O KA NAAUAO - NEW CENTURY PCS

Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - New Century PCS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Waianae, HI with about 653 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - New Century PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ka Waihona o ka Naauao Public Charter School, located in Waianae, Hawaii, is an indigenous-serving educational institution that grounds its curriculum in Hawaiian culture, values, and language. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates on the belief that traditional Hawaiian wisdom and modern academic rigor can coexist to foster student success. Its mission emphasizes the holistic development of the child, known as "naauao" (wisdom), while cultivating a strong sense of identity, responsibility, and connection to the local community.

The school’s pedagogical approach is deeply rooted in the "Place-Based Education" model, utilizing the natural environment and the history of the Wai'anae Coast as a living classroom. By integrating Hawaiian cultural practices into core academic subjects, Ka Waihona o ka Naauao aims to graduate students who are not only academically proficient but also community-minded stewards of their heritage. Through this blend of native cultural immersion and standard educational benchmarks, the school seeks to empower students to navigate both local and global landscapes with confidence and character.

For more information, contact Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - New Century PCS at (808) 620-9030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.