Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Castle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Castle High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Castle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle High School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
26%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
8%
11%
Hawaiian
41%
26%
Two or more races
15%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle High School's ranking?
Castle High School is ranked #152 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Castle High School often compared to?
Castle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalaheo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castle High School?
The graduation rate of Castle High School is 81%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Castle High School?
1,116 students attend Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Castle High School students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle High School?
Castle High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castle High School offer ?
Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Castle High School part of?
Castle High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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