West Hawaii Explorations Academy

High Charter No virtual instruction Kailua-Kona, HI Grades 06–12 Rural: Fringe Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ C (66.4)
  • 286 Students
  • 17.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)327-4751 Phone

Located in Kailua-Kona, HAWAII (ZIP 96740), West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a High school with charter status serving grades 06–12 in the Hawaii Department of Education district.

Key statistics: 286 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii High School Average
Enrollment
286.0
State avg: 1,087.0
▼ 74% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.82:1
State avg: 14.6:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
20.6%
State avg: 43.9%
▼ 53% better
School Details
School Name
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
NCESSCH ID
150003000265
State School ID
HI-001-5-399
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
73-4500 Kahilihili St
City
Kailua-Kona
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96740
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15004
State Leg. Lower
15007
Latitude
19.714
Longitude
-156.0364
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
286
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 59 20.6%
Not Applicable 57 19.9%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Hawaii Explorations Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
286 students are enrolled at West Hawaii Explorations Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Hawaii Explorations Academy have?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy has 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does West Hawaii Explorations Academy serve?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy serves grades 06 through 12.
Is West Hawaii Explorations Academy a charter school?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is West Hawaii Explorations Academy located in?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does West Hawaii Explorations Academy belong to?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $12,976,272,727 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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