| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Honolulu County, HI |
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| Total Students |
2544 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
148 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 879 students | | Grade 10 - 655 students | | Grade 11 - 534 students | | Grade 12 - 468 students | | Grade Not Listed - 8 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:17 |
1:16 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
90% |
76% |
| % Hispanic |
2% |
4% |
| % Black |
1% |
1% |
| % White |
7% |
20% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
31% |
26% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
14% |
9% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Hawaii Dept Of Education School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
285 |
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| Number of Students Managed |
183,079 students |
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| District Total Revenue |
$2,274,166,000 |
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| District Expenditure |
$1,765,805,000 |
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| District Revenue / Student |
$12,422 |
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| District Expenditure / Student |
$9,645 |
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| District Graduation Rates |
79% |
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- Waipahu High School, or WHS, is located at 94-1211 Farrington Highway in Waipahu on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. Waipahu High School was founded in 1938 under the Session Laws of 1937 and Act 191 of 1938. The purpose of the school was to give students in Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa, Nānākuli, and Waianae better educational opportunities.The first graduates of Waipahu High School were from the class of 1941. The last graduating class from the "termite palace" was the class of 1969. Mr. Clarence B. Dyson became principal in 1942. Mr. Keith Hayashi was appointed as the new principal of the school, after long-time principal Mrs. Patricia Pedersen retired in July of 2009 following the graduation of the Class of 2009 of Waipahu High. Like Campbell and Farrington High Schools, over half of WHS studentry is of Philippine descent, mostly Ilocano.
- Traditions
- Arthur Awards: To many, Arthur Award Competition is the high point of the year. It promotes school unity and spirit among the students of Waipahu High School through interclass competition during Homecoming Week. Arthur Competition consists of the Arthur Award Rally, Tug-of-War, Blue/Gold Day, and Alma Mater competition.
- Cane Knife: This is a traditional football rivalry between Waipahu and Campbell High School. With Campbell High School's football program's demotion from Division I to Division II, this game has not been played since 2005.
- Career Day: The primary purpose of Career Day is to introduce students to the many vocational opportunities available in the world today. This is done through presentation, speakers and off-campus visits. Career Day is scheduled at varying times during the school year.
- May Day: Traditionally held in late April or early May, May Day involves the election of a Samoan and ethnic court made up of Waipahu High students and includes Polynesian cultural dances. May Day is held during even-numbered years alternating with May Fair.
- Senior Luau: This event is to kick-off the soon-to-be graduates' year in high school. Exclusively for seniors, this gives the students a chance to party and have fun, usually occuring in early December. Traditionally, close friends or groups would wear the same pattern/fabric and make different kinds of clothing to signify unity and "aloha" among friends.
- May Fair: The "Celebration of Life" has been held at Waipahu High since 1970 and is held on odd-numbered years. This is a day of entertainment, assemblies, and trade fairs. School recognized clubs are invited to open booths and most do. Various school approved ethnic clubs participate in May Fair through cultural presentations, demonstrations, as well as kissing booths. Items sold range from teri chicken plates to personalized name tags.
- New Year's Ball: Scheduled during the winter season, this dance is open to all interested Waipahu High students. It is non-floral, informal attire, originally intended to provide an economical social gathering.
- Sports
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Waipahu High School fields teams in the following sports:
- WHS competes in the OIA Western Division. Waipahu also competes in HHSAA Division I competition, except for the sports without divisional affiliation. sports are air riflery, bowling, cross country, judo, paddling, tennis, track, golf, and wrestling.
- Clubs and organizations
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- Academy of Finance
- Artline
- Ballroom Dance Club (Dance WHS)
- Band
- Cane Tassel
- Club Med
- DECA
- Drama Club
- Engineer's Club
- Fashion Club
- FCCLA
- Ka Mea Ohi
- Key Club
- Leo Club
- Math Team
- Peacemakers Club
- Polynesian Club
- National Honor Society
- Red Cross Club
- SOAR
- Student Government
- Student Council
- Youth for Safety
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Air Riflery
- CISCO
- Notable alumni
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Alphabetized by Surname (Graduation Year)
- Brian M. Kanno (1979) - 1992-2006 Hawaii State Senator; Yale University-educated
Anya Rozova (2007) - America's Next Top Model Cycle 10, Runner-Up
Alex Sonson (1978) - 2003-2006 Hawaii State Representative
Brian Viloria (1998) - 2005 WBC Light Flyweight Champion; 2009 IBF Junior Flyweight Champion (Boxing)
Falaniko Vitale (1995) - Former World MMA Middleweight Champion (Mixed martial arts)
Jerome Williams (1999) - 1st round MLB draft pick (SF Giants) - Mascot
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The "Marauder", the school mascot, originally referred to a B-26 Marauder bomber that crashed on campus during World War II. Today, the mascot refers to a pirate.
- External links
- Official Waipahu High School Website
- Waipahu Class of '77 website
- Waipahu Class of '64 website
- Waipahu Class of '69 website
- Waipahu High School Student Services
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| About This Zip Code (96797) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
63,228 people |
1,193,096 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
30% |
30% |
| Population Average Age |
34 years old
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36 years old |
| Average Household size |
3.6 persons
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2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$60,395
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$52,016 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
4.5 rooms |
4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
26 years old |
36 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
65% / 35% |
56% / 44% |
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