Best Kailua Kona Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,672 students in Kailua Kona, HI.

The top ranked public high schools in Kailua Kona, HI are West Hawaii Explorations Academy and Kealakehe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kailua Kona, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kailua Kona have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public high schools.

Kailua Kona, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 85%.

The school with highest graduation rate is West Hawaii Explorations Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).