Is Kalani High School a good school?

Yes! Kalani High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 67 Hawaii high schools.

How many students attend Kalani High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,375 students attended Kalani High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kalani High School?

Students at Kalani High School are 56% Asian, 21% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Kalani High School?

Kalani High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Aina Haina Elementary School Elementary : Kahala Elementary School Elementary : King Liholiho Elementary School Elementary : Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School Elementary : Waialae Elementary - PCS Elementary : Waikiki Elementary School Middle : Kaimuki Middle School

Kalani High School

Summary:

Kalani High School is a public high school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,414 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. Kalani High School has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Hawaii, ranking in the top 2-8 out of 48-67 high schools in the state over the past several years.

Kalani High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 76.88% of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 59%. In mathematics, 48.28% of Kalani students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 25%. Kalani also had a higher proficiency rate in HSA/Biology I at 54.17%, compared to the state average of 33%. Additionally, Kalani High School has an impressive 93.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school also ranks highly among its peers in the performance of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Special Education students.

While Kalani High School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, some schools like Kalaheo High School and Henry J. Kaiser High School also demonstrate strong academic performance and could provide valuable insights into best practices. Kalani High School's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5% compared to nearby schools suggests that the school has effective strategies in place to promote student attendance and engagement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821

(808) 377-7744

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,819

Feeder schools for Kalani High School:

Elementary:	Aina Haina Elementary School
	Kahala Elementary School
	King Liholiho Elementary School
	Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School
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	Waialae Elementary - PCS
	Waikiki Elementary School
Middle:	Kaimuki Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 1,375

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.4%

Two or more races:

21.2%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kalani High School ranks better than 97% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks first 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 87.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kalani 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (56.4%), two or more races (21.2%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kalani High School is 16.5. 35 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kalani High School employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalani High School is $14,819. 35 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kalani High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalani High School 2^nd of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kalani 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 Kalani High School

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Rank History for all students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	93.42	3^rd	56	94.6%
2007	88.10	6^th	60	90.0%
2008	85.50	4^th	39	89.7%
2009	87.59	4^th	55	92.7%
2010	90.41	3^rd	56	94.6%
2011	88.05	3^rd	56	94.6%
2012	91.71	3^rd	58	94.8%
2013	83.37	8^th	56	85.7%
2015	92.55	3^rd	51	94.1%
2016	91.07	3^rd	53	94.3%
2017	67.63	6^th	63	90.5%
2018	86.19	7^th	53	86.8%
2019	92.64	4^th	52	92.3%
2021	82.72	8^th	48	83.3%
2022	94.95	2^nd	52	96.2%
2023	92.89	2^nd	53	96.2%
2024	87.48	2^nd	67	97.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.25	10^th	59	83.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.49	7^th	67	89.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.54	14^th	65	78.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.02	4^th	55	92.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.02	7^th	52	86.5%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.29	7^th	61	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at Kalani High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.63	9^th	64	85.9%

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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 Kalani High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	204	4	719	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	936
1989	169	5	685	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
1990	170	3	694	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	875
1991	170	5	787	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	970
1992	184	2	799	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	1021
1993	187	3	818	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1049
1994	190	9	830	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	1074
1995	195	9	876	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1996	195	9	876	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1997	221	8	930	33	0	n/a	n/a	5	1197
1998	198	9	996	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1999	187	5	991	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1216
2000	186	5	958	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2001	170	1	869	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2002	163	4	859	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2003	163	4	859	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2004	158	6	903	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2005	169	5	945	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1136
2006	194	1	947	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2007	198	1	926	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2008	192	2	912	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2009	196	4	935	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2010	188	1	925	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1137
2011	128	5	780	29	3	115	92	0	1152
2012	124	4	764	25	2	132	131	0	1182
2013	116	8	785	31	1	150	166	0	1257
2014	120	7	782	47	5	157	155	0	1273
2015	102	6	800	38	7	164	160	0	1277
2016	113	6	833	49	7	162	161	0	1331
2017	124	7	862	55	4	165	154	0	1371
2018	110	3	869	66	5	168	162	0	1383
2019	118	8	888	78	2	152	176	0	1422
2020	121	11	924	78	2	135	194	0	1465
2021	119	9	884	89	2	129	227	0	1459
2022	122	10	863	101	2	111	226	0	1435
2023	121	9	814	104	2	95	269	0	1414
2024	106	7	775	121	1	74	291	0	1375

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 Kalani High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	936	51.0	18.3	6.3
1989	871	43.5	20.0	3.4
1990	875	52.0	16.8	2.7
1991	970	52.0	18.6	3.7
1992	1021	55.5	18.3	2.4
1993	1049	62.5	16.8	3.1
1994	1074	61.0	17.6	3.3
1995	1118	69.0	16.2	2.9
1996	1118	69.0	16.2	2.9
1997	1197	63.5	18.9	6.7
1998	1245	65.5	19.0	7.5
1999	1216	66.0	18.4	9.3
2000	1174	70.0	16.8	11.2
2001	1061	64.0	16.6	8.7
2002	1044	59.0	17.7	12.4
2003	1044	59.0	17.7	12.4
2004	1086	59.0	18.4	9.9
2005	1136	66.0	17.2	9.1
2006	1161	64.5	18.0	10.2
2007	1141	67.0	17.0	12.6
2008	1125	76.0	14.8	12.4
2009	1161	67.0	17.3	13.8
2010	1137	67.0	16.9	17.6
2011	1152	66.0	17.4	18.5
2012	1182	65.0	18.1	23.9
2013	1257	68.5	18.3	23.2
2014	1273	69.0	18.4	21.8
2015	1277	70.0	18.2	20.7
2016	1331	72.0	18.4	21
2017	1371	72.0	19.0	20.3
2018	1383	81.0	17.0	18.4
2019	1422	79.0	18.0	17.7
2020	1465	83.0	17.6	17.5
2021	1459	82.0	17.7	17.5
2022	1435	82.0	17.5	17.1
2023	1414	83.0	17.0	16.9
2024	1375	83.0	16.5	18.5

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 Kalani High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	936	51.0	18.3	6.3
1989	871	43.5	20.0	3.4
1990	875	52.0	16.8	2.7
1991	970	52.0	18.6	3.7
1992	1021	55.5	18.3	2.4
1993	1049	62.5	16.8	3.1
1994	1074	61.0	17.6	3.3
1995	1118	69.0	16.2	2.9
1996	1118	69.0	16.2	2.9
1997	1197	63.5	18.9	6.7
1998	1245	65.5	19.0	7.5
1999	1216	66.0	18.4	9.3
2000	1174	70.0	16.8	11.2
2001	1061	64.0	16.6	8.7
2002	1044	59.0	17.7	12.4
2003	1044	59.0	17.7	12.4
2004	1086	59.0	18.4	9.9
2005	1136	66.0	17.2	9.1
2006	1161	64.5	18.0	10.2
2007	1141	67.0	17.0	12.6
2008	1125	76.0	14.8	12.4
2009	1161	67.0	17.3	13.8
2010	1137	67.0	16.9	17.6
2011	1152	66.0	17.4	18.5
2012	1182	65.0	18.1	23.9
2013	1257	68.5	18.3	23.2
2014	1273	69.0	18.4	21.8
2015	1277	70.0	18.2	20.7
2016	1331	72.0	18.4	21
2017	1371	72.0	19.0	20.3
2018	1383	81.0	17.0	18.4
2019	1422	79.0	18.0	17.7
2020	1465	83.0	17.6	17.5
2021	1459	82.0	17.7	17.5
2022	1435	82.0	17.5	17.1
2023	1414	83.0	17.0	16.9
2024	1375	83.0	16.5	18.5

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 Kalani High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,061 (7.2%)	$13,758 (92.8%)	$14,819

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalani 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 4^th of 52 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 53 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kalani High School)	73	72	1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Kalani High School)	50	45	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kalani High School)	73	72	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Kalani High School)	50	45	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1422	1414	0.6%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	888	814	8.3%
Hispanic	78	104	33.3%
Pacific Islander	152	95	37.5%
White	118	121	2.5%
Two or More Races	176	269	52.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.7%	16.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Kalani 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
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
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
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
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
President William McKinley High School	Public	9-12	1039 South King St	Honolulu	96814	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 594-0400	1,328	91	14.6	51.1%	25 (1.9%)	13 (1.0%)	127 (9.6%)	647 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	345 (26.0%)	171 (12.9%)	61.9	17^th of 67 public high schools	74.6%		65.9	19^th of 53 public high schools	64.2%	2	33.3	62.9	26.3	$15,909	$1,348	$14,561
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
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School	Public	9-12	1564 North King St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3600	2,072	136	15.2	53.3%	9 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	113 (5.5%)	1,110 (53.6%)	1 (0.0%)	687 (33.2%)	151 (7.3%)	38.2	37^th of 67 public high schools	44.8%		60.7	22^nd of 53 public high schools	58.5%	15	29.8	44.4	18.4	$15,338	$1,365	$13,973
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
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

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