Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kihei Charter School ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kihei Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kihei Charter School's student population of 723 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kihei Charter 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 Kihei Charter School is 0.47, 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
#90 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
26%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
11%
Hawaiian
5%
26%
Two or more races
4%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kihei Charter School's ranking?
Kihei Charter School is ranked #90 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kihei Charter School often compared to?
Kihei Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kihei Elementary School, Kamalii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kihei Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kihei Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kihei Charter School?
723 students attend Kihei Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kihei Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kihei Charter School?
Kihei Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kihei Charter School offer ?
Kihei Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Kihei Charter School part of?
Kihei Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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