For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,233 students in Makawao, HI.
The top ranked public high school in Makawao, HI is King Kekaulike High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Makawao, HI public high school 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 Makawao have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public high schools.
Makawao, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is King Kekaulike High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Makawao, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Makawao, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Makawao, HI include King Kekaulike High School.
How many public high schools are located in Makawao?
1 public high schools are located in Makawao.
What is the racial composition of students in Makawao?
Makawao public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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