Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School

Kanu O Ka 'aina Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
64 Hiiaka St,  Kamuela, HI
Kamuela Neighborhood
4.3
3.0
519 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.47

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
18
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
30.8%
State Average
38%
Science
32.4%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.9%
White
23.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
2.5%
Black
1.6%
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School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS in Hawaii
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Hawaii at Hilo 26 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 24 Students
Grand Canyon University 15 Students
University of the Pacific 12 Students
Oregon State University 11 Students
University of Portland 9 Students
Northern Arizona University 8 Students
Seattle University 7 Students
Pacific University Oregon 7 Students
Hawaii Community College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Music Performance 6 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Aerospace Engineering 5 Students
Music 5 Students
Communications 3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 17 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/17/2016
I came to this school when I was a freshman. I knew nothing about the Hawaiian culture. Thanks to this school, I feel like I know so much about my culture now. This school also does hands-on and interactive learning. I feel that, through that type of teaching, I am able to learn quickly and efficiently.
4.0 NicheUser
8/23/2016
Teachers at Kanu are great because they don't just do it for the money. They do it cause they want us the students to reach their highest protential.
5.0 NicheUser
8/23/2016
This school is my safe haven. If I could start over again I would still attend this school because it the most comfortable place just like my home.
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3.0 3 Reviews
4.0 other
2/19/2015
KANU is a native designed and controlled K-12 Hawaiian focus public charter school, located in the ranching community of Waimea on the island of Hawai'i. KANU combines the best of 21st century educational paradigms with the strength of native Hawaiian cultural traditions to deliver EA-Education with...
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1.0 other
9/6/2012
As far as education is concerned Kanu just doesn't have what it takes. They fail to teach their students in an effective manner which is clearly visible in their test scores, which are comparable to those of the failing public schools in Hawaii. European and U.S. history are missing from the curricu...
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4.0 other
12/1/2010
I like Kanu. It's different from most schools. You get to be outside and malama the 'aina. the best project is waipi'o. its really fun. the drawback is the schedule. It's really confusing and the teachers dont tell you what is happening. there was a excursion to teach HPA the makahiki games and i wa...
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