Pearl City High School (Hawaii)

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Pearl City High School
Address
Pearl City High School (Hawaii)
2100 Hookiekie Street

Pearl City
,
Hawaii
96782

United States
Information
TypePublic, co-educational
Motto"Excellence with Honor"
Established1971
School districtLeeward District
PrincipalJoseph Halfmann
Faculty97.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,418 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio14.62 [1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Purple and white   
AthleticsOahu Interscholastic Association
MascotCharger
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Academy Career Coalition (NCAC)
NewspaperThe Messenger
YearbookHali'a Aloha
MilitaryUnited States Air Force Auxiliary (CAP)
Website pchs.k12.hi.us/

Pearl City High School is a public, co-ed high school located in Pearl City, Hawaii. Its mascot is the Charger and is operated by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE). The campus features the sculptures Moon Beyond the Fence by Satoru Abe and Kua Kua Lua by Donald M. Page. [2] [3]

Contents

The school is accredited by the Western Associations of Schools and Colleges (WASC) every six years, having its most recent accreditation in 2019. The school utilizes a career academy model based on Smaller Learning Communities and is accredited by the National Academy Career Coalition (NCAC). [4] [5]

Campus

Buildings

During its inaugural year, the school operated with only Buildings A and B. [6] Over time, the campus expanded to include Buildings C through F, as well as Buildings K, L, and M. [7]

The school also features a multipurpose track, soccer, and football stadium, named the Edwin "Bino" Neves Stadium [8] after former athletics director Edwin "Bino" Neves. The track uses artificial turf, which was installed in 2016. The stadium also features a press box and bleachers. [9]

An auditorium is located on the south side of the school, named the Michael D. Nakasone Performing Arts Center, after former band director Michael D. Nakasone. [10] The performance center, formerly known as the Pearl City Cultural Center, is also home to a time capsule from the school. [11] [12]

Curriculum

Per HIDOE, the school uses Hawaii Common Core standards. [13] As of the 2023-2024 school year, the school is ranked 12th the state of Hawaii and 4,034th nationally on the U.S. News & World Report . [14] In 2016, the school earned a bronze medal on their national ranking.

Career academies

The school uses a career academy structure to provide individualized instruction to students. These academies specialize in culinary arts, health sciences and leadership, international business and design, and technology and design. Each academy contains pathways for individualized career paths and has received Academy Model Status by the NCAC. [4]

Graduation requirements

Per the Board of Education, the school requires four credits in English, four credits in social studies, three credits in mathmatics, three credits in science, two credits in either world language, fine arts, or Career Technical Education, one credit in physical education, half a credit in health, and half a credit for the Personal Transition Plan (PTP), for a total of 24 credits. [15] [16]

Enrollment and demographics

As of the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,418 students. Of this population, 304 students were considered to be two or more races, 253 were considered to be Pacific Islander, 54 were considered White, 231 were considered Hispanic, 561 were considered Asian, and two were considered to be American Indian or Alaska Native. 306 students were considered to be eligible for free lunch and 87 were considered eligable for reduced-price lunch. [17]

Extracurricular activities

Clubs

Pearl City High School offers an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, which supports students who are preparing for college by helping them develop essential skills. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including DECA, a student organization focused on business and entrepreneurship; Mock Trial, where students participate in simulated legal proceedings; and Science Olympiad, a series of science and engineering challenges in which students compete at regional and state levels. [18]

For robotics, the school participates in FIRST Robotics, an international competition where students design, build, and program robots to compete in various challenges, promoting skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. The school participates in the VEX Robotics competition as well. [19]

Charger Band

The Charger Marching Band participated in the 2011 London New Year's Day Parade, spending ten days in Paris and London. [20] The concert band has also played in Japan and the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. [21]

Learning center program

As part of the HIDOE Learning Center program, the school has a music learning center created specifically to increase and broaden the abilities of students who are interested in music. The program offers a variety of programs, including a jazz band, concert bands, and a marching band. [22] [23]

Athletics

The school participates in the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA). Pearl City High School has won numerous HHSAA state championships across various sports. In 1997, the girls' soccer team won the championship and the boys' soccer team won in 1999. [24] In 2004, the boys basketball team won the state championship. [24] The boys' judo team earned titles in 2003, 2004, and 2006 [24] and the girls' judo team won the championship in 2017. [24]

In bowling, the girls' team won the HHSAA State Bowling Team Championships in 2015, 2016, and 2017, with the boys' team winning in 2021 and 2024. [24] [25] The girls' air riflery team secured the HHSAA State Championship in 2022 and 2023. [24] In 2022, the boys' volleyball team claimed the HHSAA Division II State Championship. [24]

Notable alumni

Listed alphabetically by last name (year of graduation):

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Pearl City High School (150003000114)". National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Moon Beyond the Fence, (sculpture)". siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kua Kua Lua, (sculpture)". siris-artinventories.si.edu. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Pearl City High School". www.hawaiiacademies.net. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Hawai'i Academies". www.hawaiiacademies.net. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Archived 2013-11-02 at the Wayback Machine , Pearl City High School website. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
  7. ↑ "History". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Edwin "Bino" Neves Stadium - Pearl City, Hawaii - StadiumConnection.com". stadiumconnection.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ "UPDATE: PCHS New Track & Field Construction | MyPearlCity" . Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Hawaii DOE | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Hawaii DOE | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ "History". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Hawaii Common Core Standards". Hawaii DOE. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Pearl City High School". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  15. ↑ "PCHS Planner Handbook 2023-2024" (PDF). p. 24. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Microsoft Word - 102-15 (05-19-2015)" (PDF). Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Search for Public Schools - Pearl City High School (150003000114)". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Clubs and Activities - Pearl City High School". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Pearl City High School Robotics VEX: 4142 & FRC: 3721". Pearl City High School Robotics VEX: 4142 & FRC: 3721. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  20. ↑ Helenevent (January 3, 2011). "New Year's Day Parade London 2011 - The Pearl City High School 'Charger' Marching Band, USA". Youtube. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  21. 1 2 3 4 "NOH Place Like Home: Pearl City High School". KHON2 . October 20, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  22. ↑ "About". Pearl City High School "Charger" Band. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Hawaii DOE | Learning Centers". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "OIA Pearl City High School - Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)". hhsaa.org. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  25. ↑ "" ONE HEART ONE BEAT" – PEARL CITY CHARGERS BOYS & GIRLS WIN 2024 HHSAA STATE BOWLING TEAM CHAMPIONHIPS! | MyPearlCity" . Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Taamu and Kami, Charger Pride makes the ride to Division I | MyPearlCity" . Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Former Pearl City quarterback Jordan Ta'amu named starter for Ole Miss". Hawaii News Now . October 26, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2025.

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