ʻAiea High School is a public high school of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and serves grades nine through twelve. Established in 1961, ʻAiea High School is located in the ʻAiea CDP, in the City and County of Honolulu of the state of Hawaiʻi.
Serving 891 students in grades 9-12, Aiea 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 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aiea High School's student population of 891 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Campus Size
15
School Mascot
Nā Aliʻi
School Rankings
Aiea 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 Aiea High School is 0.76, 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
#139 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
24%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
24%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Nā Aliʻi
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aiea High School's ranking?
Aiea High School is ranked #139 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Aiea High School often compared to?
Aiea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral Arthur W Radford High School, Moanalua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aiea High School?
The graduation rate of Aiea High School is 91%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Aiea High School?
891 students attend Aiea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Aiea High School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aiea High School?
Aiea High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aiea High School offer ?
Aiea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aiea High School part of?
Aiea High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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