Is Kailua High School a good school?

Kailua High School ranks 32 nd of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kailua High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 795 students attended Kailua High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kailua High School?

Students at Kailua High School are 38% Pacific Islander, 21% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 9% White.

What schools feed into Kailua High School?

Kailua High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blanche Pope Elementary School Elementary : Enchanted Lake Elementary School Elementary : Kaelepulu Elementary School Elementary : Keolu Elementary School Elementary : Maunawili Elementary School Elementary : Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Middle : Kailua Intermediate School

Kailua High School

Summary:

Kailua High School is a public high school serving 836 students in grades 9-12 in Kailua, Hawaii. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kailua High School has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Pacific Islander (41.03%) and Asian (14.83%) students. The school has shown strong academic performance in recent years, ranking as high as 7 out of 48 Hawaii high schools in the 2020-2021 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kailua High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 11th grade. The school has also maintained a solid four-year graduation rate of 87.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average and several of the nearby schools, such as Kaimuki High School (81.9%) and Olomana School (46.8%).

However, Kailua High School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools, such as Henry J. Kaiser High School (19.5%) and Kalaheo High School (19.0%), suggesting a need to address attendance and engagement issues. Overall, Kailua High School is a strong educational institution within the Hawaii Department of Education district, with opportunities for continued improvement in areas like chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 9-12

451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734

(808) 266-7900

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,918

Feeder schools for Kailua High School:

Elementary:	Blanche Pope Elementary School
	Enchanted Lake Elementary School
	Kaelepulu Elementary School
	Keolu Elementary School
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	Maunawili Elementary School
	Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Middle:	Kailua Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 795

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

37.6%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kailua High School ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 25^th among 44 ranked high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kailua High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kailua High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (37.6%), Hispanic (21%), two or more races (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kailua High School is 14.3, which is the 15^th best among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Kailua High School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kailua High School is $16,918, which is the 12^th highest among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kailua High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kailua High School 32^nd of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kailua High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kailua High School

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Rank History for all students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	66.44	17^th	56	69.6%
2007	58.07	29^th	60	51.7%
2008	45.08	23^rd	39	41.0%
2009	37.85	40^th	55	27.3%
2010	43.77	32^nd	56	42.9%
2011	45.75	32^nd	56	42.9%
2012	46.43	35^th	58	39.7%
2013	43.99	35^th	56	37.5%
2015	39.58	34^th	51	33.3%
2016	32.44	41^st	53	22.6%
2017	31.66	31^st	63	50.8%
2018	38.30	35^th	53	34.0%
2019	64.71	16^th	52	69.2%
2021	84.54	7^th	48	85.4%
2022	57.65	21^st	52	59.6%
2023	77.87	9^th	53	83.0%
2024	46.19	32^nd	67	52.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.10	27^th	59	54.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.28	30^th	67	55.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.62	35^th	65	46.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.64	9^th	55	83.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.55	22^nd	52	57.7%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.13	25^th	61	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kailua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.16	36^th	64	43.8%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kailua High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	363	8	949	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	1346
1989	368	5	918	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1310
1990	327	9	916	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	1272
1991	313	13	939	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1273
1992	268	5	888	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	1232
1993	248	3	874	67	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1195
1994	228	10	839	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1995	223	8	777	57	1	n/a	n/a	-1	1065
1996	223	8	777	57	1	n/a	n/a	-1	1065
1997	199	7	824	65	5	n/a	n/a	-11	1089
1998	220	10	802	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	1090
1999	195	13	821	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1075
2000	197	14	827	47	6	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2001	184	12	844	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1094
2002	178	12	808	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2003	178	12	808	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2004	150	8	779	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	986
2005	137	5	793	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	987
2006	142	4	776	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	972
2007	121	3	771	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	940
2008	112	6	833	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	988
2009	111	7	793	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
2010	114	6	742	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	902
2011	112	8	169	26	1	524	26	0	866
2012	114	6	165	24	2	515	27	0	853
2013	102	6	146	22	3	510	38	0	827
2014	88	7	152	37	3	463	48	0	798
2015	69	6	145	29	4	443	54	0	750
2016	70	4	151	26	4	408	69	0	732
2017	86	3	136	48	2	388	49	0	712
2018	94	5	152	53	2	399	51	0	756
2019	113	3	156	59	1	416	56	0	804
2020	102	4	162	79	1	409	45	0	802
2021	92	9	147	95	1	388	65	0	797
2022	97	6	126	127	1	354	85	0	796
2023	90	7	124	153	1	343	118	0	836
2024	75	3	108	167	0	299	143	0	795

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kailua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1346	85.5	15.7	9.1
1989	1310	66.5	19.6	8.6
1990	1272	69.0	18.4	7.3
1991	1273	69.0	18.4	11.8
1992	1232	68.0	18.1	7
1993	1195	75.0	15.9	10.2
1994	1142	72.0	15.9	5.8
1995	1065	73.0	14.6	10.9
1996	1065	73.0	14.6	10.9
1997	1089	67.5	16.1	28.3
1998	1090	68.5	15.9	26.3
1999	1075	65.5	16.4	35.6
2000	1091	68.0	16.0	30.4
2001	1094	64.0	17.1	37.5
2002	1045	69.5	15.0	40.5
2003	1045	69.5	15.0	40.5
2004	986	68.5	14.4	45.3
2005	987	67.5	14.6	36.7
2006	972	65.0	15.0	42.9
2007	940	64.5	14.6	45.5
2008	988	67.0	14.7	45.5
2009	955	64.0	14.9	46.1
2010	902	58.0	15.5	50.3
2011	866	59.0	14.6	53.3
2012	853	52.0	16.4	53.5
2013	827	51.0	16.2	52.7
2014	798	53.5	14.9	53.9
2015	750	50.0	15.0	51.7
2016	732	50.0	14.6	53
2017	712	49.5	14.3	51
2018	756	51.0	14.8	47.6
2019	804	48.5	16.5	45.5
2020	802	50.5	15.8	48.5
2021	797	50.0	15.9	51.8
2022	796	50.0	15.9	49.9
2023	836	56.0	14.9	49.5
2024	795	55.5	14.3	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kailua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1346	85.5	15.7	9.1
1989	1310	66.5	19.6	8.6
1990	1272	69.0	18.4	7.3
1991	1273	69.0	18.4	11.8
1992	1232	68.0	18.1	7
1993	1195	75.0	15.9	10.2
1994	1142	72.0	15.9	5.8
1995	1065	73.0	14.6	10.9
1996	1065	73.0	14.6	10.9
1997	1089	67.5	16.1	28.3
1998	1090	68.5	15.9	26.3
1999	1075	65.5	16.4	35.6
2000	1091	68.0	16.0	30.4
2001	1094	64.0	17.1	37.5
2002	1045	69.5	15.0	40.5
2003	1045	69.5	15.0	40.5
2004	986	68.5	14.4	45.3
2005	987	67.5	14.6	36.7
2006	972	65.0	15.0	42.9
2007	940	64.5	14.6	45.5
2008	988	67.0	14.7	45.5
2009	955	64.0	14.9	46.1
2010	902	58.0	15.5	50.3
2011	866	59.0	14.6	53.3
2012	853	52.0	16.4	53.5
2013	827	51.0	16.2	52.7
2014	798	53.5	14.9	53.9
2015	750	50.0	15.0	51.7
2016	732	50.0	14.6	53
2017	712	49.5	14.3	51
2018	756	51.0	14.8	47.6
2019	804	48.5	16.5	45.5
2020	802	50.5	15.8	48.5
2021	797	50.0	15.9	51.8
2022	796	50.0	15.9	49.9
2023	836	56.0	14.9	49.5
2024	795	55.5	14.3	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kailua High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,349 (8.0%)	$15,569 (92.0%)	$16,918

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kailua High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 52 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 53 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kailua High School)	66	67	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Kailua High School)	29	28	1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kailua High School)	64	65	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kailua High School)	28	27	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	804	836	4%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	156	124	20.5%
Hispanic	59	153	159.3%
Pacific Islander	416	343	17.5%
White	113	90	20.4%
Two or More Races	56	118	110.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	49.5%	4%

Schools Near Kailua High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Biology I (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Biology I All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kailua High School	Public	9-12	451 Ulumanu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7900	795	56	14.3	50.6%	75 (9.4%)	3 (0.4%)	167 (21.0%)	108 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	299 (37.6%)	143 (18.0%)	46.2	32^nd of 67 public high schools	52.2%		77.9	9^th of 53 public high schools	83.0%	23	36.7	45.3	14.1	$16,918	$1,349	$15,569
Olomana School	Public	7-12	42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7866	78	38	2.0	62.8%	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	13 (16.7%)	5 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (56.4%)	10 (12.8%)	5.5	64^th of 67 public high schools	4.5%					(n/a)	8.7	5.9	5.6	$76,044	$11,241	$64,803
Kalaheo High School	Public	9-12	730 Iliaina St	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 254-7900	882	49	18.0	16.0%	410 (46.5%)	18 (2.0%)	156 (17.7%)	64 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (9.8%)	147 (16.7%)	79.1	5^th of 67 public high schools	92.5%		82.3	7^th of 53 public high schools	86.8%	2	54.8	66.5	27.8	$16,563	$1,125	$15,438
Castle High School	Public	9-12	45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 233-5600	1,036	83	12.5	46.2%	68 (6.6%)	4 (0.4%)	214 (20.7%)	155 (15.0%)	1 (0.1%)	374 (36.1%)	220 (21.2%)	52.3	26^th of 67 public high schools	61.2%		48.8	29^th of 53 public high schools	45.3%	3	25.7	57.3	11.6	$16,522	$1,302	$15,220
Hakipuu Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	45-720 Keaahala Rd	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 235-9155	65	7	9.2	86.2%	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (24.6%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (46.2%)	16 (24.6%)	14.7	54^th of 67 public high schools	19.4%					(n/a)	12.5	32.1	0.0	$11,943	$3,067	$8,876
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS	Public, Charter	5-12	2101 Makiki Heights Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 945-1600	125	18	6.9	32.8%	5 (4.0%)	1 (0.8%)	33 (26.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (53.6%)	17 (13.6%)	41.9	36^th of 67 public high schools	46.3%		11.5	48^th of 53 public high schools	9.4%	12	17.5	51.6	11.1	$9,491	$647	$8,844
Kalani High School	Public	9-12	4680 Kalanianaole Hwy	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-7744	1,375	83	16.5	18.5%	106 (7.7%)	7 (0.5%)	121 (8.8%)	775 (56.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.4%)	291 (21.2%)	87.5	2^nd of 67 public high schools	97.0%		92.9	2^nd of 53 public high schools	96.2%		54.2	76.9	48.3	$14,819	$1,061	$13,758
President Theodore Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1120 Nehoa St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 587-4600	1,337	81	16.5	37.8%	49 (3.7%)	12 (0.9%)	169 (12.6%)	625 (46.7%)	2 (0.1%)	232 (17.4%)	248 (18.5%)	69	12^th of 67 public high schools	82.1%		77.6	11^th of 53 public high schools	79.2%	1	40.6	64.1	32.7	$15,513	$1,085	$14,428
Henry J Kaiser High School	Public	9-12	511 Lunalilo Home Rd	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 394-1200	1,088	63	17.2	13.0%	222 (20.4%)	7 (0.6%)	122 (11.2%)	360 (33.1%)	2 (0.2%)	121 (11.1%)	254 (23.3%)	77.8	7^th of 67 public high schools	89.6%		69.3	16^th of 53 public high schools	69.8%	9	49.3	67.9	40.3	$15,615	$1,354	$14,261
Kaimuki High School	Public	9-12	2705 Kaimuki Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4900	550	46	11.9	59.1%	20 (3.6%)	9 (1.6%)	80 (14.5%)	89 (16.2%)	2 (0.4%)	283 (51.5%)	67 (12.2%)	31.7	41^st of 67 public high schools	38.8%		11.3	49^th of 53 public high schools	7.5%	8	15.0	46.3	10.5	$20,128	$2,313	$17,815

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