Hilo High School

556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Hilo 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in HI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hilo High School's student population of 1,317 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hilo 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 Hilo High School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#179 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hilo High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hilo High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hilo High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hilo High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hilo High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
7%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hilo High School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
43%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hilo High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hilo High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilo High School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hilo High School and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hilo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilo High School's ranking?
Hilo High School is ranked #179 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hilo High School often compared to?
Hilo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waiakea High School, Keaau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilo High School?
The graduation rate of Hilo High School is 80%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hilo High School?
1,317 students attend Hilo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hilo High School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilo High School?
Hilo High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilo High School offer ?
Hilo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hilo High School part of?

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Date
Hilo High - Spring Break (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Hilo High - Last Day for Students (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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