For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 12,443 students in Honolulu, HI. The top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu, HI are Kalani High School, University Laboratory School and Moanalua 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 26%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Honolulu have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Hawaii public high schools.
Honolulu, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry J Kaiser High School, with 96% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Kaimuki High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Honolulu, Hawaii Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Waiakamilo Rd, Unit 1a
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3594
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Jefferson School Orthopedic Unit (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 971-6931
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students
Pohukaina School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
637 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4400
3633 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4680
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
939 Hind Iuka Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu, HI include Kalani High School, University Laboratory School and Moanalua High School. Honolulu has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public high schools are located in Honolulu?
13 public high schools are located in Honolulu.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu?
Honolulu 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).
Which public high schools in Honolulu are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Honolulu include: Henry J Kaiser High School vs. Kalani High School, Kalani High School vs. Henry J Kaiser High School, Moanalua High School vs. Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
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