Is Leilehua High School a good school?

Leilehua High School ranks 25 th of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Leilehua High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,625 students attended Leilehua High School.

What is the racial makeup of Leilehua High School?

Students at Leilehua High School are 25% Asian, 21% Pacific Islander, 20% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 13% White, 6% African American.

What schools feed into Leilehua High School?

Leilehua High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Daniel K Inouye Elementary School Elementary : Helemano Elementary School Elementary : Iliahi Elementary School Elementary : Kaala Elementary School Elementary : Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Elementary : Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School Elementary : Wahiawa Elementary School Middle : Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School Middle : Wahiawa Middle School

Leilehua High School

Summary:

Leilehua High School is a public high school located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,625 students. 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.

Leilehua High School has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (25.17%), Pacific Islander (20.74%), and Hispanic (20.43%) students. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 55% of Leilehua High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 59%. The school also has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 90.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Waianae High School and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Leilehua High School's academic performance and graduation rates are generally stronger. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.8% for the 2023-2024 school year is lower than some nearby schools, suggesting that Leilehua High School may be providing a more robust educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786

(808) 622-6550

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,749

Feeder schools for Leilehua High School:

Elementary:	Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
	Helemano Elementary School
	Iliahi Elementary School
	Kaala Elementary School
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	Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
	Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
	Wahiawa Elementary School
Middle:	Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
	Wahiawa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,625

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

25.2%

Pacific Islander:

20.7%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leilehua High School ranks better than 62.7% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 21^st 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 53.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leilehua 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 Leilehua High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leilehua High School is $15,749. 23 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leilehua High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leilehua High School 25^th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Leilehua High School in the ranking list.)

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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 Leilehua High School

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Rank History for all students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	44.19	35^th	56	37.5%
2007	77.51	10^th	60	83.3%
2008	69.84	8^th	39	79.5%
2009	60.33	23^rd	55	58.2%
2010	70.66	14^th	56	75.0%
2011	54.10	24^th	56	57.1%
2012	51.06	30^th	58	48.3%
2013	50.79	29^th	56	48.2%
2015	76.57	9^th	51	82.4%
2016	67.79	14^th	53	73.6%
2017	31.32	32^nd	63	49.2%
2018	63.31	19^th	53	64.2%
2019	48.71	30^th	52	42.3%
2021	43.51	28^th	48	41.7%
2022	51.32	27^th	52	48.1%
2023	60.45	23^rd	53	56.6%
2024	53.89	25^th	67	62.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.92	11^th	59	81.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.02	19^th	67	71.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.65	30^th	65	53.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.41	32^nd	55	41.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.08	38^th	52	26.9%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.86	23^rd	61	62.3%

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Rank History for White students at Leilehua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.41	28^th	64	56.3%

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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 Leilehua High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	388	131	972	76	5	n/a	n/a	0	1572
1989	394	130	901	74	5	n/a	n/a	0	1504
1990	421	150	896	71	8	n/a	n/a	0	1546
1991	418	83	905	157	13	n/a	n/a	0	1576
1992	492	158	896	131	12	n/a	n/a	0	1689
1993	448	173	961	126	7	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1994	473	168	929	121	4	n/a	n/a	-2	1693
1995	432	203	1010	118	9	n/a	n/a	-1	1771
1996	432	203	1010	118	9	n/a	n/a	-1	1771
1997	346	186	1028	101	8	n/a	n/a	123	1792
1998	426	246	1083	127	8	n/a	n/a	0	1890
1999	418	219	1099	134	8	n/a	n/a	0	1878
2000	396	178	1103	138	10	n/a	n/a	0	1825
2001	414	155	1074	124	11	n/a	n/a	0	1778
2002	418	152	1065	92	9	n/a	n/a	0	1736
2003	418	152	1065	92	9	n/a	n/a	0	1736
2004	415	135	1114	89	8	n/a	n/a	0	1761
2005	431	151	1118	104	9	n/a	n/a	0	1813
2006	446	142	1182	105	3	n/a	n/a	0	1878
2007	457	148	1149	102	5	n/a	n/a	0	1861
2008	481	145	1147	123	11	n/a	n/a	0	1907
2009	452	156	1129	137	10	n/a	n/a	0	1884
2010	477	149	1101	163	10	n/a	n/a	0	1900
2011	349	193	539	141	15	456	265	0	1958
2012	344	186	581	183	22	465	149	0	1930
2013	307	149	555	202	16	444	149	0	1822
2014	319	151	506	229	14	460	124	0	1803
2015	278	146	503	247	9	424	138	0	1745
2016	258	147	465	251	7	419	152	0	1699
2017	245	127	446	248	4	425	149	0	1644
2018	240	126	507	260	8	401	141	0	1683
2019	257	129	493	281	2	417	139	0	1718
2020	228	126	495	272	4	391	129	0	1645
2021	225	119	481	312	2	362	183	0	1684
2022	200	91	419	317	2	356	206	0	1591
2023	207	104	409	332	2	337	234	0	1625

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 Leilehua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1572	92.0	17.0	17.5
1989	1504	75.5	19.9	14.3
1990	1546	77.5	19.9	8.5
1991	1576	79.0	19.9	11.4
1992	1689	84.5	19.9	10.5
1993	1715	94.0	18.2	12.8
1994	1693	90.5	18.7	6.5
1995	1771	95.0	18.6	9.4
1996	1771	95.0	18.6	9.4
1997	1792	89.5	20.0	20
1998	1890	94.0	20.1	21.9
1999	1878	101.0	18.6	29.6
2000	1825	98.0	18.6	30
2001	1778	96.0	18.5	35.8
2002	1736	104.0	16.7	42.3
2003	1736	104.0	16.7	42.3
2004	1761	112.0	15.7	36.3
2005	1813	110.0	16.5	34.7
2006	1878	116.0	16.2	39.1
2007	1861	114.5	16.3	39.6
2008	1907	117.5	16.2	36.9
2009	1884	120.0	15.7	38.7
2010	1900	125.0	15.2	41.3
2011	1958	126.0	15.5	42.2
2012	1930	126.0	15.3	47.9
2013	1822	125.0	14.5	51.8
2014	1803	121.0	14.9	51.3
2015	1745	122.0	14.3	53.6
2016	1699	118.0	14.3	52.3
2017	1644	114.0	14.4	54.5
2018	1683	114.0	14.7	51.7
2019	1718	111.0	15.4	51.6
2020	1645	109.0	15.0	52.4
2021	1684	108.0	15.5	55
2022	1591	108.0	14.7	53.8
2023	1625	113.5	14.3	50.8

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 Leilehua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1572	92.0	17.0	17.5
1989	1504	75.5	19.9	14.3
1990	1546	77.5	19.9	8.5
1991	1576	79.0	19.9	11.4
1992	1689	84.5	19.9	10.5
1993	1715	94.0	18.2	12.8
1994	1693	90.5	18.7	6.5
1995	1771	95.0	18.6	9.4
1996	1771	95.0	18.6	9.4
1997	1792	89.5	20.0	20
1998	1890	94.0	20.1	21.9
1999	1878	101.0	18.6	29.6
2000	1825	98.0	18.6	30
2001	1778	96.0	18.5	35.8
2002	1736	104.0	16.7	42.3
2003	1736	104.0	16.7	42.3
2004	1761	112.0	15.7	36.3
2005	1813	110.0	16.5	34.7
2006	1878	116.0	16.2	39.1
2007	1861	114.5	16.3	39.6
2008	1907	117.5	16.2	36.9
2009	1884	120.0	15.7	38.7
2010	1900	125.0	15.2	41.3
2011	1958	126.0	15.5	42.2
2012	1930	126.0	15.3	47.9
2013	1822	125.0	14.5	51.8
2014	1803	121.0	14.9	51.3
2015	1745	122.0	14.3	53.6
2016	1699	118.0	14.3	52.3
2017	1644	114.0	14.4	54.5
2018	1683	114.0	14.7	51.7
2019	1718	111.0	15.4	51.6
2020	1645	109.0	15.0	52.4
2021	1684	108.0	15.5	55
2022	1591	108.0	14.7	53.8
2023	1625	113.5	14.3	50.8

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 Leilehua High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,251 (7.9%)	$14,498 (92.1%)	$15,749

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leilehua High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 52 High schools	Ranks 23^rd of 53 High schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Leilehua High School)	53	55	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Leilehua High School)	31	26	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leilehua High School)	53	55	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Leilehua High School)	31	27	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1718	1625	5.4%
African American	129	104	19.4%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	493	409	17%
Hispanic	281	332	18.1%
Pacific Islander	417	337	19.2%
White	257	207	19.5%
Two or More Races	139	234	68.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	50.8%	0.9%

Schools Near Leilehua 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
Leilehua High School	Public	9-12	1515 California Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6550	1,625	114	14.3	50.8%	207 (12.7%)	104 (6.4%)	332 (20.4%)	409 (25.2%)	2 (0.1%)	337 (20.7%)	234 (14.4%)	53.9	25^th of 67 public high schools	62.7%		60.5	23^rd of 53 public high schools	56.6%	2	27.9	59.1	21.5	$15,749	$1,251	$14,498
Mililani High School	Public	9-12	95-1200 Meheula Pkwy	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 627-7747	2,565	151	16.9	17.8%	218 (8.5%)	49 (1.9%)	462 (18.0%)	897 (35.0%)	4 (0.2%)	305 (11.9%)	630 (24.6%)	82.2	3^rd of 67 public high schools	95.5%		86.2	6^th of 53 public high schools	88.7%	3	42.9	72.7	49.4	$14,669	$1,144	$13,525
Pearl City High School	Public	9-12	2100 Hookiekie St	Pearl City	96782	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 453-6500	1,519	100	15.1	26.6%	44 (2.9%)	17 (1.1%)	226 (14.9%)	630 (41.5%)	2 (0.1%)	308 (20.3%)	292 (19.2%)	75.3	9^th of 67 public high schools	86.6%		76.4	12^th of 53 public high schools	77.4%	3	52.9	62.0	29.2	$16,100	$1,274	$14,826
Waipahu High School	Public	9-12	94-1211 Farrington Hwy	Waipahu	96797	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 675-0222	2,661	165	16.1	49.2%	24 (0.9%)	14 (0.5%)	207 (7.8%)	1,687 (63.4%)	2 (0.1%)	504 (18.9%)	223 (8.4%)	71.4	11^th of 67 public high schools	83.6%		74.6	13^th of 53 public high schools	75.5%	2	44.6	64.0	29.4	$14,940	$1,345	$13,595
Waialua High & Intermediate School	Public	7-12	67-160 Farrington Hwy	Waialua	96791	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 637-8200	621	44	14.1	43.0%	122 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (19.6%)	115 (18.5%)	2 (0.3%)	110 (17.7%)	150 (24.2%)	59.4	19^th of 67 public high schools	71.6%		63	21^st of 53 public high schools	60.4%	2	36.6	57.4	36.1	$17,713	$1,899	$15,814
Aiea High School	Public	9-12	98-1276 Ulune St	Aiea	96701	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 483-7300	995	66	15.0	49.7%	47 (4.7%)	9 (0.9%)	150 (15.1%)	374 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	261 (26.2%)	154 (15.5%)	46.9	30^th of 67 public high schools	55.2%		71.3	15^th of 53 public high schools	71.7%	15	26.9	54.0	23.6	$16,459	$1,334	$15,125
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School	Public	7-12	89-980 Nanakuli Ave	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 668-5823	960	76	12.6	69.3%	9 (0.9%)	12 (1.3%)	155 (16.1%)	57 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	637 (66.4%)	89 (9.3%)	6.6	60^th of 67 public high schools	10.4%		6.6	52^nd of 53 public high schools	1.9%	8	8.6	24.2	8.8	$18,806	$1,980	$16,826
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School	Public	9-12	4361 Salt Lake Blvd	Honolulu	96818	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 421-4200	1,267	69	18.3	23.0%	390 (30.8%)	96 (7.6%)	241 (19.0%)	252 (19.9%)	5 (0.4%)	108 (8.5%)	175 (13.8%)	77.5	8^th of 67 public high schools	88.1%		87.8	5^th of 53 public high schools	90.6%	3	41.6	70.5	42.4	$15,449	$1,008	$14,441
Kapolei High School	Public	9-12	91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy	Kapolei	96707	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 692-8200	2,025	127	15.9	35.6%	99 (4.9%)	58 (2.9%)	423 (20.9%)	491 (24.2%)	3 (0.1%)	569 (28.1%)	382 (18.9%)	56.2	22^nd of 67 public high schools	67.2%		57.3	24^th of 53 public high schools	54.7%	2	34.8	55.3	31.0	$14,996	$1,071	$13,925
Waianae High School	Public	9-12	85-251 Farrington Hwy	Waianae	96792	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 697-7017	1,831	138	13.2	63.8%	61 (3.3%)	8 (0.4%)	399 (21.8%)	159 (8.7%)	4 (0.2%)	996 (54.4%)	204 (11.1%)	7.1	59^th of 67 public high schools	11.9%		13	47^th of 53 public high schools	11.3%	12	10.9	22.8	6.9	$16,097	$1,563	$14,534

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