Pearl City High School (Hawaii)
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| Pearl City High School | |
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2100 Hookiekie Street , 96782 United States | |
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| Type | Public, co-educational |
| Motto | "Excellence with Honor" |
| Established | 1971 |
| School district | Leeward District |
| Principal | Joseph Halfmann |
| Faculty | 97.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 1,418 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.62[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple and white |
| Athletics | Oahu Interscholastic Association |
| Mascot | Charger |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National Academy Career Coalition (NCAC) |
| Newspaper | The Messenger |
| Yearbook | Hali'a Aloha |
| Military | United States Air Force Auxiliary (CAP) |
| Website | pchs.k12.hi.us/ |
Pearl City High School is a public, co-educational, college preparatory secondary school located in Pearl City, Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 1971, the school is part of the Hawai'i Department of Education (HIDOE). In 2019, the school was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school has also received accreditation from the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC). The campus features the sculptures Moon Beyond the Fence by Satoru Abe and Kua Kua Lua by Donald M. Page.
Campus
[edit]Buildings
[edit]During its inaugural year, the school operated with only Buildings A and B.[2] Over time, the campus expanded to include Buildings C through F, as well as Buildings K, L, and M.[3] Most structures on campus feature three or four floors, with the exception of Building F, which remains a single-story facility. This building houses two natural resources classrooms and a weightlifting room.[citation needed]
Other
[edit]The school also features a multipurpose track, soccer, and football stadium, named the Edwin "Bino" Neves Stadium[4] 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.[5]
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.[6][7] The performance center, formerly known as the Pearl City Cultural Center, is also home to a time capsule from the school.[8][9]
Curriculum
[edit]As a school under the HIDOE, Pearl City High School follows the Hawaii Common Core standards.[10] 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.[11] In 2016, the school earned a bronze medal on the U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.[11]
Career academies
[edit]The school uses a career academy structure to provide individualized instruction to students. These academies are the Academy of Culinary Arts, Health Sciences & Leadership (CAHSL), Academy of International Business & Design (IBAD), and the Academy of Technology & Design (TnD). Each academy contains pathways for individualized career paths and has received Academy Model Status by the NCAC[12]
Graduation requirements
[edit]Per the HIDOE graduation requirements, the school requires 4 credits in English, 4 credits in Social Studies, 3 credits in Math, 3 credits in Science, 2 credits in either World Language, Fine Arts, or Career Technical Education, 1 credit in Physical Education, 0.5 credits in Health, and 0.5 credits for the Personal Transition Plan (PTP).[13]
Learning center program
[edit]As part of the HIDOE Learning Center program, the school has a Music Performing Arts 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 the marching band.[14][15]
Extracurricular activities
[edit]Clubs
[edit]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.[16]
The school’s Robotics Team 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.[17] Additionally, the school participates in the VEX Robotics competition as well.
Charger Band
[edit]The Charger Marching Band participated in the 2011 London New Year's Day Parade, spending ten days in Paris and London.[18] The concert band has also played in Japan and the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.[19]
Athletics
[edit]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.[20] In 2004, the boys basketball team won the state championship.[20] The boys' judo team earned titles in 2003, 2004, and 2006 [20] and the girls' judo team won the championship in 2017.[20]
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.[20][21] The girls' air riflery team secured the HHSAA State Championship in 2022 and 2023.[20] In 2022, the boys' volleyball team claimed the HHSAA Division II State Championship.[20]
Notable alumni
[edit]Listed alphabetically by last name (year of graduation):
- Kevin Asano, 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist in Judo. San Jose State University and Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame inductee
- David Kawika Hallums, sportscaster[19]
- David Ige (1975), 8th Governor of Hawaii (2014–2022)[19]
- Jason Scott Lee, actor and martial artist
- Mark Takai (1985), former member of the United States House of Representatives for Hawaii's 1st district (2015–2016)[19]
- Jordan Ta'amu (2015), former starting quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels and the St. Louis BattleHawks, current quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs[22][better source needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Pearl City High School (150003000114)". National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ [1] Archived 2013-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, Pearl City High School website. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ^ "History". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Edwin "Bino" Neves Stadium - Pearl City, Hawaii - StadiumConnection.com". stadiumconnection.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "UPDATE: PCHS New Track & Field Construction | MyPearlCity". Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Hawaii DOE | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Hawaii DOE | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Hawaii DOE | Pearl City Cultural Center renamed for renowned band director Michael D. Nakasone". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "History". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Hawaii Common Core Standards". Hawaii DOE. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Pearl City High School". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on April 20, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Pearl City High School". www.hawaiiacademies.net. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "PCHS Planner Handbook 2023-2024" (PDF). p. 24. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "About". Pearl City High School "Charger" Band. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Hawaii DOE | Learning Centers". www.hawaiipublicschools.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Clubs and Activities - Pearl City High School". www.pchs.k12.hi.us. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Pearl City High School Robotics VEX: 4142 & FRC: 3721". Pearl City High School Robotics VEX: 4142 & FRC: 3721. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d "NOH Place Like Home: Pearl City High School". KHON2. October 20, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "OIA Pearl City High School - Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)". hhsaa.org. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "" ONE HEART ONE BEAT" – PEARL CITY CHARGERS BOYS & GIRLS WIN 2024 HHSAA STATE BOWLING TEAM CHAMPIONHIPS! | MyPearlCity". Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "Taamu and Kami, Charger Pride makes the ride to Division I | MyPearlCity". Retrieved February 23, 2025.
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