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Hawaii Department of Education

Kihei Charter School

#3 in Best Charter High Schools in Hawaii
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Kihei, HI
  • 74 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Kihei Charter School is an above average, public, charter school located in Kihei, HI. It has 526 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.
    hawaiipublicschools.org
    (808) 875-0700
    300 Ohukai Rd
    Kihei, HI 96753

    Kihei Charter School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    62%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    72%
    Average SAT
    1170
    51 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    27 responses
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $80,078
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,653
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $626,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 14 responses
    Report
    • Graduation.
      43%
    • Neighborhood outreach events.
      21%
    • Prom (not dances)
      14%
    • Dances
      7%
    • NONE
      7%
    • Spirit Week
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    526
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    24%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,657
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.5%
    38%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,823/ year
    National
    $12,239
    11%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
    22%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
    11%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
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    Kihei Charter School Reviews

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    I am a parent of two Kihei Charter students. Overall, we've been very happy with the school. The curriculum delivery is very different from a DOE school. KCS students have more projects and presentations than their peers in most DOE schools. I like that all the assignments are online so I can easily keep tabs on my kids and their work. After school, kids can get help with their homework in open lab which is great! A new building and more sports/arts offerings will only make this school standout even more. One major con is there isn't a very active PTA.
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    Kihei Charter is overall a very good school for someone who wants a smaller school and someone who is motivated to learn. It has some amazing opportunities like being able to go to college classes as a sophomore, junior, or senior. Sheltered classes are offered for your first year doing these college classes, and the next year (or two) you can choose and register for classes at UHMC. Really cool because by the time students graduate from high school they have almost enough credits to get an Associate Degree. This helps save money, and helps to give a head start to students who push themselves to excel.
    I’ve been at Kihei Charter school since grade 2 and I plan to stay till graduation. I’m a junior this year, the school has been good enough for me to stick with it. We just moved into a brand new building. The building is really nice, however the interior is severely lacking. We have old plastic tables and used desks in our class rooms. There is a serious lack of funding.
    The class room sizes are small and most of the teachers are hands on and will work with you to make sure you succeed. The school work is project based and challenges students in a new way.
    The student body lacks minoritys and school spirit.
    The school board and the “principles” have poor communication skills and finding out the school year schedule or arranging events for the school takes far too long. They are resistant to accepting students or parents help to put on events and yet will not do it themselves.