The average student:teacher ratio in Hawaii public high schools is approximately 15:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
15:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Olomana School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kulanihakoi High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9
901 Piilani Highway
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hakipuu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 4-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Niihau High & Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #88.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-11
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-12
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Kohala High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
University Laboratory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Kaimuki High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Waianae High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Anuenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Castle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Hana High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Lanai High & Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Leilehua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Aiea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 6-9
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Kailua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 9-12
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
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