Kapolei High School

91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,032 students in grades 9-12, Kapolei High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 2,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in HI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Kapolei High School's student population of 2,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,032 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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School Rankings

Kapolei High School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kapolei High School is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#79 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kapolei High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kapolei 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 2020-21 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kapolei 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
24%
26%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
6%
11%
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Hawaiian
31%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kapolei High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Kapolei High School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
86%
This chart display graduation rate of Kapolei High School and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kapolei High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kapolei High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kapolei High School's ranking?
Kapolei High School is ranked #79 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapolei High School often compared to?
Kapolei High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Campbell High School, Waipahu High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kapolei High School?
The graduation rate of Kapolei High School is 92%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kapolei High School?
2,032 students attend Kapolei High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Kapolei High School students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapolei High School?
Kapolei High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapolei High School offer ?
Kapolei High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kapolei High School part of?
Kapolei High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

View the Kapolei High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day For Students and Second Semester Ends
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 31, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   9/26/2007
I have one son that has graduated from Kapolei High School and one currently enrolled. He is a junior.I am very pleased with the opportunities afforded my children at this high school. Academically, my sons have had a number of very good teachers. Kapolei is a project-based school. In addition to the traditional, one subject courses, students are required to integrate the different subject areas into projects – much like the real world. Students are also taught reading strategies in all their classes (reading scores are fairly high – forgot the number) and there is a strong emphasis on writing in the upper grades.Kapolei High understands that young people need to feel that they belong. The school has adopted a “Rigor, Relevance, Relationships” structure. Students are placed in teams or academies for each of their 4 years and have the same teachers and students in their core classes for that particular year. (Students are placed in teams for their underclassmen years, then choose one of 8? academies for their junior and senior years.) Because of this design, my sons have developed close relationships with both their peers and many of their teachers. My oldest son has maintained many of those relationships and returns to the high school to help out and mentor other students. This is not a rare occurrence here. Quite a few graduates return to help out at the school or to talk to students about their post-high school experiences.In the younger grades, teaming can sometimes have its downsides as one member may not do his fair share of the work and another student may do it to save his own grade. In the academy my sons have been in, students are encouraged to be assertive about addressing the “non-working” student directly and encouraging him to complete his part. I heard that one group actually called the mom of one of the non-working students.The school has a multitude of extracurricular activities, ranging from sports (~ 20 different sports at a range of levels), cultural clubs, dance clubs, service clubs, etc. The majority of the adults leading these programs are teachers at the high school. I’ve noticed they’ve developed strong and positive relationships with their students.My oldest son was a learning disabled SPED student. He was fully integrated into the regular ed classroom and was given the same opportunities as other students, with modifications for his handicap. By his Senior year he had earned the right to participate in both national and international science competitions and programs outside of Hawaii. Other students from this school have competed in national exhibitions and competitions in art, graphics, music, and video production.As a SPED parent, the entire 4 years did not always run smoothly. Each concern I had was addressed with modifications to my satisfaction, but its implementation was not always to my satisfaction by all his teachers - but most did well. His SPED Care Coordinator, did a fantastic job helping him through high school without enabling him. I appreciated that. KHS is a new school (2000) composed of 4 “neighborhoods” or large buildings that house students. There are handicap elevators, a library, cybercafé, cafeteria, kiosks, a gym, weightroom, training room with a certified trainer, locker rooms, football and regulation soccer field, softball and baseball fields, bandroom, and most important – air conditioning. It’s a beautiful campus!As for parent involvement, this past week I attended my son’s “Academy Parent Night.” There were over 120 people in attendance. Another academy was concurrently having their parent night. Again, over 120 people attended. Each team and academy has their own Parent Night. I’ve heard they are all pretty well attended.When both of my boys entered KHS, they were self-centered teenagers. My oldest has learned how to be apart of a working community and the personal and social skills he had acquired at Kapolei High School has continued to be an asset for him. Most of his teams/academy had set very high expectations for quality work and I noticed that he has adopted that expectation. As for my Junior son, I am very pleased with his reading, writing, math, oral communication, and social skills.It has been my experience that KHS has a lot to offer its students. As with any large (~2,300) campus, there will be a range that exists. As a parent, I had occasional frustrations, but, by and large, it has been a very positive experience. When I reflect back on what my boys were like when they entered high school and how they have grown into responsible and capable young men, I don’t think I could have chosen a better high school for them to attend.
- Posted by Parent - naida

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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