Serving 865 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 865 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Aiea High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Aiea, HI, covering an area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aiea High School's student population of 865 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
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 0.77, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
25%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Nā Aliʻi
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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 85.5%.
How many students attend Aiea High School?
865 students attend Aiea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aiea High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 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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