For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,755 students in Kailua, HI. The top ranked public high schools in Kailua, HI are Kalaheo High School, Kailua High School and Olomana School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kailua, 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 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kailua have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public high schools.
Kailua, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kalaheo High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Kailua, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #22.
Kailua High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kailua, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kailua, HI include Kalaheo High School, Kailua High School and Olomana School. Kailua has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Hawaii.
How many public high schools are located in Kailua?
3 public high schools are located in Kailua.
What is the racial composition of students in Kailua?
Kailua public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Kailua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kailua include: Kailua High School vs. Kalaheo High School, Kalaheo High School vs. Kailua High School
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