For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,398 students in Waianae, HI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI are Waianae High School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Kamaile Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waianae, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waianae have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Waianae, 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Waianae, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waianae High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Gr: 7-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI include Waianae High School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in Waianae?
3 public high schools are located in Waianae.
What is the racial composition of students in Waianae?
Waianae public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Waianae are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waianae include: Waianae High School vs. Kamaile Academy Pcs, Kamaile Academy Pcs vs. Waianae High School
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