Waialua High & Intermediate School

67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 619 students in grades 7-12, Waialua High & Intermediate 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 30% (which is lower 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 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in HI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waialua High & Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Waialua High & Intermediate School's student population of 619 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waialua High & Intermediate 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 Waialua High & Intermediate School is 0.80, which is equal to 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)
#105 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waialua High & Intermediate 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.
61%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waialua High & Intermediate 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
22%
26%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
19%
11%
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Hawaiian
17%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waialua High & Intermediate 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
25%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Waialua High & Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart display graduation rate of Waialua High & Intermediate 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
31%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waialua High & Intermediate 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 Waialua High & Intermediate School's ranking?
Waialua High & Intermediate School is ranked #105 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waialua High & Intermediate School often compared to?
Waialua High & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kahuku High & Intermediate 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waialua High & Intermediate School?
The graduation rate of Waialua High & Intermediate School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waialua High & Intermediate School?
619 students attend Waialua High & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Waialua High & Intermediate School students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waialua High & Intermediate School?
Waialua High & Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waialua High & Intermediate School offer ?
Waialua High & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Waialua High & Intermediate School part of?
Waialua High & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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