Approximately 34% of public high school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs with 85% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 38%
85%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hakipuu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Keaau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Rank: #77.
Molokai High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 9-12
2140 Farrington Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Rank: #88.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Olomana School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #1111.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #1414.
Waianae High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 9-12
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Rank: #1515.
Hana High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #1616.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #1717.
Kaimuki High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 9-12
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Anuenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #2222.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: 7-12
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Rank: #2323.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hilo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #2626.
Kulanihakoi High School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9
901 Piilani Highway
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Rank: #2727.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: 9-12
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Rank: #2828.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Kealakehe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 9-12
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Kohala High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
President William Mckinley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 9-12
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Konawaena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 9-12
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Waimea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 9-12
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Kailua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: 9-12
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hawaii average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 34%% for 2024-25.
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The best top ranked public high schools in Hawaii include Kamaile Academy Pcs, Niihau High & Elementary School and Pahoa High & Intermediate School.
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