LAUPAHOEHOE COMMUNITY - PCS

Laupahoehoe Community - PCS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Laupahoehoe, HI with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 46 teachers, Laupahoehoe Community - PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School (LCPCS), located on the scenic Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, is a K-12 institution that serves as a central hub for its rural community. Established to provide a personalized, place-based education, the school emphasizes a curriculum that honors the unique cultural, historical, and environmental heritage of the Laupahoehoe area. By fostering small class sizes and a close-knit campus environment, the school focuses on holistic student development, aiming to prepare graduates who are not only academically proficient but also deeply connected to their local community and the spirit of *aloha*.

The school operates as a conversion charter, meaning it evolved from a traditional public school into a charter model to allow for greater flexibility in teaching styles and academic focus. This structure enables LCPCS to incorporate hands-on learning experiences, such as agriculture, outdoor education, and community-based projects, which take full advantage of the school’s lush, tropical surroundings. By encouraging strong partnerships between families, teachers, and local stakeholders, Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School strives to create a supportive, lifelong learning environment that empowers students to become responsible stewards of both their island home and the wider world.

For more information, contact Laupahoehoe Community - PCS at (808) 962-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.