Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS

Hawaii Department of Education
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
Charter School 1,403 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a statewide public charter school in Hawaii that utilizes a "blended learning" model. This approach combines traditional, face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning, allowing students to complete a portion of their coursework independently. By integrating these two methods, the school aims to provide a flexible and personalized educational experience that prepares students to succeed in a digital, college-ready environment.

Located in Waipahu, the school serves students from grades K-12. HTA emphasizes a supportive community culture that fosters strong relationships between students, families, and faculty. Because of its hybrid nature, the school is particularly well-suited for families seeking an alternative to the traditional five-day-a-week campus model, as it encourages students to develop self-discipline and time-management skills while maintaining access to extracurricular activities, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.
1,403
Total Students
87.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    402 (28.7 %)
  • Two or More
    392 (27.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    324 (23.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    164 (11.7 %)
  • Asian
    101 (7.2 %)
  • Black
    19 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hawaii Department of Education
Phone: (808)676-5444
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 87.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 136
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 165
Grade 9 171
Grade 10 176
Grade 11 186
Grade 12 129
Gender Ratio