Approximately 35% of public high school students in Hawaii are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii is Kamaile Academy Pcs with 83% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 42%
83%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #22.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-12
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #55.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 7-12
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Rank: #66.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #77.
Keaau High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Rank: #88.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #99.
Molokai High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 9-12
2140 Farrington Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Rank: #1010.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waianae High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 9-12
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Rank: #1313.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #1414.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #1515.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Anuenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Kaimuki High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 9-12
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #1919.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #2222.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: 7-12
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #2525.
Kealakehe High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Hilo High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Kohala High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-10
901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lahainaluna High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: 9-12
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: 9-12
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Konawaena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: 9-12
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hawaii average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Hawaii average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 35%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Hawaii?
The best top ranked public high schools in Hawaii include Kamaile Academy Pcs, Niihau High & Elementary School and Hakipuu Academy.
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