Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School, founded in 1883, is situated in a picturesque rural community approximately 23 miles north of Hilo and 20 miles south of Honoka'a. It serves the North Hilo and Hamakua areas.
The faculty, staff, and students, in cooperation with the SCC and PCNC have completed several community projects to unite the school and community. These projects include the annual Laupahoehoe Point Project, Journey to the Universe events, Community Partnerships with the Laupahoehoe Train Museum, 50s Cafe, Minut Stop, Akaka Falls Lyons Club with Leo Club, Christmas Wish Program donation, Public Library sponsored events, Foodland Scholarships, drug-free events, the foster grandparents tutoring program, RSVP classroom tutors, Laupahoehoe Music Festival scholarship fund, Earth Day workshops, Library Week activities, Relay for Life, Meredith Fundraising Benefit, School Beautification Project, and monthly family events.
The school has programs such as Career Pathways, GEAR UP, ECOS, HELCO Partnership, Career and Technical Education, and Business Education Partnership to support students with career awareness, exploration, and preparation.
The Right Track Program funded by Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council serves elementary students during and after school with literacy development, positive self image and family involvement.
The school participated in the Journey Through the Universe program sponsored by NASA. Hilo/Laupahoehoe was the thirteenth community in the nation to be involved in the science based program.
Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School was accredited in 2004, by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges for a period of three years.
Shrink ΔAddress 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Highway
City Laupahoehoe
Island Hawaii
Zip 96764
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Esther Kottke
Phone # 808 962-2200
Fax # 808 962-2202
Website http://power2.k12.hi.us/index.cfm?siteID=211
Number of Teachers 30
Number of Students 203
District Name Hawaii
Complex Area Name Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea
Complex Name Laupahoehoe
School Code 377
School Name Short Laupahoehoe High & El
Military Impacted No
Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Laupahoehoe High School & Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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