Kamaile Academy PCS

Hawaii Department of Education
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
Charter School 919 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kamaile Academy PCS, located in Wai?anae, Hawai?i, is a vibrant public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating Hawaiian culture, values, and language into its daily curriculum. By fostering a sense of place and connection to the Wai?anae coast, Kamaile Academy aims to empower its students to become confident, culturally grounded leaders who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

The school is well-known for its comprehensive approach to education, which balances rigorous academic standards with project-based learning and social-emotional development. Through various partnerships and a commitment to "place-based" education, Kamaile Academy encourages students to solve real-world problems and engage deeply with their environment. With a mission rooted in holistic growth, the school strives to provide a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student population while maintaining a steady focus on long-term college and career readiness.
919
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    494 (53.8%)
  • Hispanic
    274 (29.8%)
  • Two or More
    108 (11.8%)
  • White
    20 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.5%)
  • Black
    8 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hawaii Department of Education
Phone: (808)697-7110
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 786
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 96
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 102
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 24
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio