Serving 65 students in grades 5-12, Hakipuu Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hakipuu Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hakipuu Academy's student population of 65 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hakipuu Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hakipuu Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
46%
25%
Two or more races
25%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hakipuu Academy's ranking?
Hakipuu Academy is ranked #206 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hakipuu Academy often compared to?
Hakipuu Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hakipuu Academy?
The graduation rate of Hakipuu Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hakipuu Academy?
65 students attend Hakipuu Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hakipuu Academy students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hakipuu Academy?
Hakipuu Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hakipuu Academy offer ?
Hakipuu Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hakipuu Academy part of?
Hakipuu Academy is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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