Top 10 Best Honolulu Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 13,594 students in Honolulu, HI. The top ranked public high schools in Honolulu, HI are Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs, University Laboratory School and Henry J Kaiser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public high schools.
Honolulu, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kalani High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public High Schools in Honolulu, HI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #44.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,441 students
Rank: #55.
Kalani High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Grades: 9-12
| 1,435 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 2,108 students
Rank: #88.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #99.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,339 students
Rank: #1010.
Kaimuki High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #1111.
Anuenue School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Grades: PK-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1212.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1313.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Grades: PK-5
| 6 students
1040a Richards St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pohukaina School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Honolulu, HI?
How many public high schools are located in Honolulu, HI?
13 public high schools are located in Honolulu, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu, HI?
Honolulu, HI public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).

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