KA'U LEARNING ACADEMY - PCS

Ka'u Learning Academy - PCS is a public charter middle school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Naalehu, HI with about 79 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 7th Grade. With about 5 teachers, Ka'u Learning Academy - PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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?u Learning Academy (KLA) is a public charter school located in Na?alehu, Hawai?i, serving students in grades K-8. Founded with a mission to provide a robust, place-based education, the school emphasizes academic excellence rooted in the unique cultural and environmental landscape of the Ka?u district. By utilizing a project-based learning approach, KLA encourages students to engage directly with their local community, fostering a sense of stewardship and connection to the land and history of the region.

The school is known for its small, supportive environment, which allows for personalized instruction and a strong focus on individual student growth. By integrating modern educational standards with the values and traditions of Hawai?i, Ka?u Learning Academy aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are well-equipped for their future academic endeavors and community leadership. Its remote, rural setting is a key part of its identity, as the school strives to provide high-quality educational opportunities to families in one of the most geographically isolated areas of the Big Island.

For more information, contact Ka'u Learning Academy - PCS at (808) 498-0761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

94-1581 Kaulua Circle
Naalehu, HI 96772
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KA'U LEARNING ACADEMY - PCS is a public Charter school in Naalehu, HI with about 79 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Hawaii

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
State Public Charter School Commission
Total Students:
79
Teachers:
5.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 79 students

White
27.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
26.6%
Two or more races
24.1%
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%
Asian
3.8%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.