Best Public Schools in Waimea, HI


Summary:

The city of Waimea, Hawaii is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12, including 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. These schools display a range of performance metrics and unique characteristics that provide valuable insights for parents and the community.

Waimea High School stands out as the largest school with 767 students and a diverse student population, including significant representation of Pacific Islander (34.16%) and Asian (28.94%) students. The school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 84% and higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.58%) compared to the other schools, though its Mathematics proficiency (11.93%) and Biology I proficiency (23.3%) remain areas for improvement.

The Niihau High & Elementary School, an alternative school, boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 8.3%. However, the school has 0% proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, which is a concern. Despite these academic challenges, the school's small size (17 students) and high spending per student ($29,065) suggest a focus on individualized attention and support. In contrast, Waimea Canyon Middle School faces significant challenges, with low proficiency rates, a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.4%, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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