For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 724 students in Waimea, HI.
The top-ranked public high school in Waimea, HI is Waimea High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waimea, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waimea have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Waimea, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waimea High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Waimea, HI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waimea High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
C/o Waimea High School, 9707 T
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waimea, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waimea, HI include Waimea High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waimea?
2 public high schools are located in Waimea.
What is the racial composition of students in Waimea?
Waimea public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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