For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,339 students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI.
The top ranked public high school in Kalihi Palama is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High 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
| 2,072 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI include Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu?
the neighborhood of Kalihi Palama, Honolulu public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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