The most improved public high schools in Hawaii are Hakipuu Academy, Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii and Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 0
139
Avg. Improved Rank: 15
Most Improved Public High Schools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 242 to 103)
(from 242 to 103)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #22.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 254 to 174)
(from 254 to 174)
Grades: 9-12
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Rank: #33.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +37
(from 251 to 214)
(from 251 to 214)
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #44.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +27
(from 286 to 259)
(from 286 to 259)
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #55.
Anuenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +26
(from 235 to 209)
(from 235 to 209)
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #66.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +22
(from 220 to 198)
(from 220 to 198)
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #77.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +21
(from 247 to 226)
(from 247 to 226)
Grades: PK-12
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Rank: #88.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +19
(from 285 to 266)
(from 285 to 266)
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #99.
Castle High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +15
(from 152 to 137)
(from 152 to 137)
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 105 to 99)
(from 105 to 99)
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 292 to 286)
(from 292 to 286)
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #1212.
Kalani High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +5
(from 44 to 39)
(from 44 to 39)
Grades: 9-12
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Rank: #1313.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +3
(from 189 to 186)
(from 189 to 186)
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #1414.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1
(from 230 to 229)
(from 230 to 229)
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 9 to 9)
(from 9 to 9)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 171 to 171)
(from 171 to 171)
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #1717.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-1
(from 159 to 160)
(from 159 to 160)
Grades: 9-12
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 263 to 266)
(from 263 to 266)
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 289 to 292)
(from 289 to 292)
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #2020.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-4
(from 71 to 75)
(from 71 to 75)
Grades: 9-12
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Rank: #2121.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-6
(from 69 to 75)
(from 69 to 75)
Grades: 9-12
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Rank: #2222.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-9
(from 193 to 202)
(from 193 to 202)
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #2323.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-11
(from 237 to 248)
(from 237 to 248)
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #2424.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-12
(from 107 to 119)
(from 107 to 119)
Grades: 9-12
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Rank: #2525.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-14
(from 252 to 266)
(from 252 to 266)
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #2626.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-15
(from 272 to 287)
(from 272 to 287)
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #2727.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-16
(from 86 to 102)
(from 86 to 102)
Grades: K-12
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Rank: #2828.
Waimea High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-19
(from 175 to 194)
(from 175 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-20
(from 83 to 103)
(from 83 to 103)
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-20
(from 175 to 195)
(from 175 to 195)
Grades: 7-12
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Molokai High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-20
(from 269 to 289)
(from 269 to 289)
Grades: 9-12
2140 Farrington Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Rank: #3232.
Mililani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-22
(from 35 to 57)
(from 35 to 57)
Grades: 9-12
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-24
(from 85 to 109)
(from 85 to 109)
Grades: 9-12
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-24
(from 220 to 244)
(from 220 to 244)
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #3535.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-26
(from 69 to 95)
(from 69 to 95)
Grades: 9-12
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
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