Moanalua High School

2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Moanalua High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, located in Honolulu CDP, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Serving grades nine through twelve and established in 1972, Moanalua High School is located in suburban Salt Lake near Moanalua.
Serving 1,933 students in grades 9-12, Moanalua High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,933 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in HI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moanalua High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Moanalua High School's student population of 1,933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Motto
Kulia I ka nu’u (Strive for Excellence)

School Rankings

Moanalua High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moanalua 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#90 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
28%
39%
81%
52%
51%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
24%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
12%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Nā Menehune
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moanalua High School's ranking?
Moanalua High School is ranked #90 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Moanalua High School often compared to?
Moanalua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral Arthur W Radford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moanalua High School?
The graduation rate of Moanalua High School is 94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Moanalua High School?
1,933 students attend Moanalua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Moanalua High School students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moanalua High School?
Moanalua High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moanalua High School offer ?
Moanalua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moanalua High School part of?
Moanalua High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Moanalua High School located?
Moanalua High School is located in the Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 1 other public schools located in Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village.

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5   8/11/2009
Great place to be a student and have teachers that truly do care about you and want you to succeed.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - TEEJA

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,933 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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