Pearl City High School

1,481 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pearl City High School, located in the heart of Pearl City, Hawaii, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education. Nestled in a suburban community on the island of Oahu, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and diverse clubs that cater to the interests of its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. With a focus on the "Charger" pride—the school’s mascot—Pearl City High emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. By integrating local cultural values with modern educational standards, the school strives to create a supportive environment that reflects the unique spirit of the Pearl City community while equipping students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,481

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	273
Black	10
Asian	585
Two or More	309
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	255

Asian
585 (39.5%)
Two or More
309 (20.9%)
Hispanic
273 (18.4%)
Pacific Islander
255 (17.2%)
White
47 (3.2%)
Black
10 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)453-6500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 448

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 336

Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pearl City High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	448
Grade 10	310
Grade 11	373
Grade 12	336
Ungraded	14

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pearl City High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	695	46.9%
Male	786	53.1%

High School 9th - 12th