Is Kaimuki High School a good school?

Kaimuki High School ranks 41 st of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kaimuki High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Kaimuki High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kaimuki High School?

Students at Kaimuki High School are 51% Pacific Islander, 16% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Kaimuki High School?

Kaimuki High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ala Wai Elementary School Elementary : Aliiolani Elementary School Elementary : Hokulani Elementary School Elementary : King William Lunalilo Elementary School Elementary : Palolo Elementary School Elementary : President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary : Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School Middle : President George Washington Middle School Middle : William P Jarrett Middle School

Kaimuki High School

Summary:

Kaimuki High School is a public high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving around 620 students in grades 9-12. 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.

While Kaimuki High School has a diverse student population, it faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Hawaii high schools, with a 4-year graduation rate of 81.9% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.3%, both lower than the nearby schools. Kaimuki High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (46.27%), Mathematics (10.45%), and Biology (15%) are also lower than the nearby schools, such as Henry J. Kaiser High School, Kailua High School, and Moanalua High School, which generally have higher academic performance.

Additionally, Kaimuki High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.7% to 65.27% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools. Addressing these challenges through targeted support and resources, as well as learning from the successful practices of higher-performing nearby schools, could be crucial for improving Kaimuki High School's overall performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-4900

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,128

Feeder schools for Kaimuki High School:

Elementary:	Ala Wai Elementary School
	Aliiolani Elementary School
	Hokulani Elementary School
	King William Lunalilo Elementary School
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	Palolo Elementary School
	President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
	Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
Middle:	President George Washington Middle School
	William P Jarrett Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

51.1%

Asian:

16.3%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kaimuki High School ranks worse than 61.2% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 34^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 31.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kaimuki 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 Kaimuki 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 Kaimuki High School is $20,128, which is the 4^th highest among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kaimuki High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaimuki High School 41^st of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kaimuki 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 Kaimuki High School

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Rank History for all students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	49.62	29^th	56	48.2%
2007	26.14	50^th	60	16.7%
2008	49.91	22^nd	39	43.6%
2009	45.71	30^th	55	45.5%
2010	58.54	25^th	56	55.4%
2011	45.95	31^st	56	44.6%
2012	33.04	42^nd	58	27.6%
2013	15.20	50^th	56	10.7%
2015	48.14	27^th	51	47.1%
2016	33.94	39^th	53	26.4%
2017	9.25	51^st	63	19.0%
2018	42.34	33^rd	53	37.7%
2019	23.93	43^rd	52	17.3%
2021	16.17	42^nd	48	12.5%
2022	17.39	47^th	52	9.6%
2023	11.32	49^th	53	7.5%
2024	31.67	41^st	67	38.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.38	39^th	59	33.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.84	51^st	67	23.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.55	45^th	65	30.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.15	30^th	55	45.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.98	19^th	52	63.5%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.20	34^th	61	44.3%

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Rank History for White students at Kaimuki High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.46	24^th	64	62.5%

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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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by a citizen
Monday, August 7, 2023

A lot of bad press for this school which is too bad because it has a lot of good teachers, students, and staff. A small school with a big heart! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kaimuki High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	192	5	1344	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1566
1989	217	8	1342	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1593
1990	210	14	1220	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1461
1991	190	16	1255	16	2	n/a	n/a	-288	1191
1992	229	15	1197	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1490
1993	226	18	1168	59	4	n/a	n/a	-1	1474
1994	232	21	1174	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	1483
1995	262	24	1215	70	11	n/a	n/a	-1	1581
1996	262	24	1215	70	11	n/a	n/a	-1	1581
1997	121	25	61	56	8	n/a	n/a	1278	1549
1998	265	20	1206	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	1559
1999	280	18	1144	55	8	n/a	n/a	0	1505
2000	246	14	1120	47	5	n/a	n/a	0	1432
2001	247	24	1101	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	1410
2002	259	21	1071	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1386
2003	259	21	1071	31	4	n/a	n/a	0	1386
2004	285	16	1011	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1347
2005	271	22	956	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	1283
2006	273	19	962	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	1297
2007	250	25	894	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2008	251	21	887	38	6	n/a	n/a	0	1203
2009	259	21	888	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2010	259	24	851	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1161
2011	85	23	382	25	1	270	308	0	1094
2012	60	16	389	34	1	345	139	0	984
2013	44	20	345	31	1	312	109	0	862
2014	38	22	306	34	2	319	92	0	813
2015	28	13	258	36	5	349	71	0	760
2016	34	15	227	36	3	348	78	0	741
2017	38	11	214	47	2	350	77	0	739
2018	41	9	181	39	0	355	78	0	703
2019	32	9	174	40	3	348	96	0	702
2020	27	11	166	49	0	344	91	0	688
2021	22	13	163	53	1	335	88	0	675
2022	23	14	129	76	1	318	84	0	645
2023	23	11	101	88	1	317	79	0	620

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 Kaimuki High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1566	96.5	16.2	16.7
1989	1593	79.5	20.0	11.9
1990	1461	81.5	17.9	12.5
1991	1191	84.0	14.1	21.2
1992	1490	81.5	18.2	13.1
1993	1474	88.5	16.7	16.4
1994	1483	85.0	17.4	7.6
1995	1581	89.0	17.8	10.7
1996	1581	89.0	17.8	10.7
1997	1549	87.0	17.8	94.1
1998	1559	94.0	16.6	28.8
1999	1505	92.0	16.4	40.1
2000	1432	92.5	15.5	39
2001	1410	88.0	16.0	39.6
2002	1386	91.0	15.2	45.7
2003	1386	91.0	15.2	45.7
2004	1347	90.0	15.0	42.9
2005	1283	86.5	14.8	52.1
2006	1297	79.5	16.3	50
2007	1215	84.5	14.4	51.3
2008	1203	85.0	14.2	43.6
2009	1204	82.0	14.7	49.8
2010	1161	77.0	15.0	49.9
2011	1094	73.0	14.9	56.2
2012	984	66.0	14.9	60.6
2013	862	63.0	13.6	61.3
2014	813	52.0	15.6	57.8
2015	760	52.0	14.6	61.8
2016	741	51.0	14.5	59.2
2017	739	48.5	15.2	56.7
2018	703	54.0	13.0	56.3
2019	702	52.5	13.3	58.5
2020	688	52.0	13.2	57.6
2021	675	54.0	12.5	59.7
2022	645	54.0	11.9	65.3
2023	620	48.0	12.9	59.8

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 Kaimuki High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1566	96.5	16.2	16.7
1989	1593	79.5	20.0	11.9
1990	1461	81.5	17.9	12.5
1991	1191	84.0	14.1	21.2
1992	1490	81.5	18.2	13.1
1993	1474	88.5	16.7	16.4
1994	1483	85.0	17.4	7.6
1995	1581	89.0	17.8	10.7
1996	1581	89.0	17.8	10.7
1997	1549	87.0	17.8	94.1
1998	1559	94.0	16.6	28.8
1999	1505	92.0	16.4	40.1
2000	1432	92.5	15.5	39
2001	1410	88.0	16.0	39.6
2002	1386	91.0	15.2	45.7
2003	1386	91.0	15.2	45.7
2004	1347	90.0	15.0	42.9
2005	1283	86.5	14.8	52.1
2006	1297	79.5	16.3	50
2007	1215	84.5	14.4	51.3
2008	1203	85.0	14.2	43.6
2009	1204	82.0	14.7	49.8
2010	1161	77.0	15.0	49.9
2011	1094	73.0	14.9	56.2
2012	984	66.0	14.9	60.6
2013	862	63.0	13.6	61.3
2014	813	52.0	15.6	57.8
2015	760	52.0	14.6	61.8
2016	741	51.0	14.5	59.2
2017	739	48.5	15.2	56.7
2018	703	54.0	13.0	56.3
2019	702	52.5	13.3	58.5
2020	688	52.0	13.2	57.6
2021	675	54.0	12.5	59.7
2022	645	54.0	11.9	65.3
2023	620	48.0	12.9	59.8

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 Kaimuki High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,313 (11.5%)	$17,815 (88.5%)	$20,128

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kaimuki High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 52 High schools	Ranks 49^th of 53 High schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kaimuki High School)	50	40	10%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	59	59
11th Grade Mathematics (Kaimuki High School)	17	5	12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	30	25	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kaimuki High School)	46	39	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kaimuki High School)	17	6	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	702	620	11.7%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	174	101	42%
Hispanic	40	88	120%
Pacific Islander	348	317	8.9%
White	32	23	28.1%
Two or More Races	96	79	17.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	59.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Kaimuki 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
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	620	48	12.9	59.8%	23 (3.7%)	11 (1.8%)	88 (14.2%)	101 (16.3%)	1 (0.2%)	317 (51.1%)	79 (12.7%)	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	122	15	8.4	32.0%	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (24.6%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (59.0%)	13 (10.7%)	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	1,433	83	17.3	39.1%	52 (3.6%)	15 (1.0%)	155 (10.8%)	681 (47.5%)	1 (0.1%)	274 (19.1%)	255 (17.8%)	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
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	1,502	90	16.7	50.2%	26 (1.7%)	22 (1.5%)	127 (8.5%)	763 (50.8%)	1 (0.1%)	388 (25.8%)	175 (11.7%)	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
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	1,414	83	17.0	16.9%	121 (8.6%)	9 (0.6%)	104 (7.4%)	814 (57.6%)	2 (0.1%)	95 (6.7%)	269 (19.0%)	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
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	2,238	140	15.9	53.5%	16 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	98 (4.4%)	1,245 (55.6%)	1 (0.0%)	748 (33.4%)	127 (5.7%)	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
Moanalua High School	Public	9-12	2825 Ala Ilima St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 837-8455	2,064	121	17.0	24.1%	184 (8.9%)	85 (4.1%)	264 (12.8%)	919 (44.5%)	4 (0.2%)	267 (12.9%)	341 (16.5%)	80.5	4^th of 67 public high schools	94.0%		79.2	8^th of 53 public high schools	84.9%	4	47.9	74.3	37.1	$14,794	$1,102	$13,692
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	69	44	1.5	66.7%	5 (7.2%)	1 (1.4%)	10 (14.5%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (65.2%)	6 (8.7%)	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
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	1,160	65	17.8	12.6%	233 (20.1%)	9 (0.8%)	133 (11.5%)	389 (33.5%)	4 (0.3%)	137 (11.8%)	255 (22.0%)	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
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	836	56	14.9	49.5%	90 (10.8%)	7 (0.8%)	153 (18.3%)	124 (14.8%)	1 (0.1%)	343 (41.0%)	118 (14.1%)	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

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