For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 public high schools serving 60,812 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Hawaii.
Public High Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kalani High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Overview
This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
295 Schools
71 Schools
# Students
170,209 Students
60,812 Students
# Teachers
11,630 Teachers
3,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.79
# American Indian Students
247 Students
129 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41,935 Students
16,656 Students
% Asian Students
25%
27%
# Hispanic Students
31,188 Students
9,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
2,293 Students
798 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
19,027 Students
7,035 Students
% White Students
11%
12%
# Hawaiian Students
43,502 Students
17,299 Students
% Hawaiian Students
26%
29%
# Two or more races Students
32,017 Students
9,175 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
15%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,575
23
# Students in K Grade:
12,395
601
# Students in 1st Grade:
13,090
659
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12,808
652
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13,494
692
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,727
720
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,594
723
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,448
1,020
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,216
1,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
10,446
1,544
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,229
15,229
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,704
13,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,054
12,054
# Students in 12th Grade:
10,974
10,974
# Ungraded Students:
455
455
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,047 is equal to the state median of $19,047. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,303 is equal to the state median of $18,303. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,047
$19,047
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,303
$18,303
Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Kalani High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Grades: 9-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Mililani High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Grades: 9-12
| 2,565 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kalaheo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Moanalua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 2,064 students
Rank: #77.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #88.
Waiakea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #99.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #1010.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 621 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,403 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hakipuu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 49 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Pearl City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #1515.
President William Mckinley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Rank: #1616.
King Kekaulike High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #1717.
Henry J Kaiser High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #1818.
Konawaena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #1919.
Waipahu High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Grades: 9-12
| 2,661 students
Rank: #2020.
Castle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2121.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 274 students
Rank: #2222.
Maui High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 S Lono Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #2323.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,238 students
Rank: #2424.
Kapolei High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #2525.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
Rank: #2626.
Kailua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #2727.
James Campbell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91-980 North Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1200
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,039 students
Rank: #2828.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Grades: 7-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #2929.
Kihei Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 693 students
Rank: #3030.
Aiea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #3131.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #3232.
Leilehua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hilo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kealakehe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students
Rank: #3535.
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
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