Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Kohala High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kohala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kohala High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kohala High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kohala High School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
25%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
11%
11%
Hawaiian
38%
26%
Two or more races
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kohala High School's ranking?
Kohala High School is ranked #202 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kohala High School often compared to?
Kohala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honokaa High & Intermediate School, Kealakehe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kohala High School?
The graduation rate of Kohala High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kohala High School?
275 students attend Kohala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kohala High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kohala High School?
Kohala High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kohala High School offer ?
Kohala High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kohala High School part of?
Kohala High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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