Summary:
The city of Honolulu, Hawaii is home to 9 high schools serving grades 9-12, a mix of public and public charter institutions. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics across these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of attention.
Moanalua High School and Kalani High School consistently rank among the top high schools in Hawaii, with high academic proficiency, impressive graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Kaimuki High School and Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS struggle with lower proficiency, graduation rates, and higher absenteeism, highlighting the disparities within the Honolulu school district.
The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower proficiency and graduation rates. Understanding and addressing these underlying factors could be key to improving educational outcomes across the Honolulu high school landscape. As the Hawaii Department of Education works to support all students, identifying and replicating the best practices of the top-performing schools could provide valuable insights.
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