Pahoa High and Intermediate School (PHIS) occupies 23 acres in the lower Puna District on the island of Hawaii, a geographic area half the size of Oahu. Puna contains a widely diverse population with an overall socioeconomic status below state averages. Pahoa Village is connected to the city of Hilo, 26 miles away, by one roadway and has very limited bus service. Most of the working populace is employed in Hilo, while others rely on the limited jobs available in agriculture, the schools and small businesses. PHIS is surrounded by twenty subdivisions, many with little infrastructure; many communities lack public transportation, county water, electricity, telephone, paved roads and shopping centers.Students are bussed to school from these subdivisions. A steadily increasing, substantial number of PHIS students qualify and receive a variety of special services. In spite of the district's geographic size and the diverse population needs, PHIS has been very successful in providing students with opportunities for learning beyond the academic setting.
The music and art programs are fully functioning and include a large number of students in grades 7 through 12. Music programs and art displays are held at least two times a year and are open to the public. Na Pua Mae'ole (music ensemble) offers students an opportunity to interact with professionals in the field giving them unique insights to the subtleties and intricacies of the profession. Students in Na Pua Mae'ole are provided with hands-on experiences and are able to apply their music skills directly in a professional setting both on and off the stage. The agriculture program prepares students by teaching life long skills in agriculture and related fields as well as increasing students' awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well being. Students are taught teamwork, communication, performance and quality standards, leadership and character-building through hands-on learning supported by in-class activities.
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City Pahoa
Island Hawaii
Zip 96778
Grade From Gr 7
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Dean Cevallos
Phone # 808 965-2150
Fax # 808 965-2153
Website http://pahoahs.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 70
Number of Students 762
District Name Hawaii
Complex Area Name Kau-Keaau-Pahoa
Complex Name Pahoa
School Code 383
School Name Short Pahoa High & Int
Military Impacted No
Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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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Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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 ›Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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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Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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.
Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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.
Pahoa High School & Intermediate School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Pahoa High School & Intermediate School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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)
Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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 ›Pahoa High School & Intermediate 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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