For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 magnet public high schools serving 60,812 students in Hawaii.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Hawaii are Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Kalani High School and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii magnet public high schools 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).
Hawaii magnet public high school 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).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Hawaii (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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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Hawaii?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Hawaii include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Kalani High School and University Laboratory School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Hawaii?
70 magnet public high schools are located in Hawaii.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii?
Hawaii magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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