Serving 274 students in grades 6-12, West Hawaii Explorations 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
West Hawaii Explorations 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 0.73, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
The graduation rate of West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
274 students attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Hawaii Explorations Academy students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Hawaii Explorations Academy offer ?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Hawaii Explorations Academy part of?
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