For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,038 students in Kapaa, HI.
The top ranked public high school in Kapaa, HI is Kapaa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaa, 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 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kapaa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Kapaa, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kapaa High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Kapaa, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kapaa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kapaa, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kapaa, HI include Kapaa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kapaa?
1 public high schools are located in Kapaa.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaa?
Kapaa public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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