Henry J. Kaiser High School is a WASC-accredited, four-year public high school located in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi in the East Honolulu community of Hawaiʻi Kai.
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, Henry J Kaiser High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry J Kaiser High School serves the northwest part of Honolulu, HI, encompassing an area of 12.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 1.4 miles and the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry J Kaiser High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Henry J Kaiser High School's student population of 1,073 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,073 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Henry J Kaiser High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry J Kaiser High School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry J Kaiser High School's ranking?
Henry J Kaiser High School is ranked #118 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Henry J Kaiser High School often compared to?
Henry J Kaiser High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry J Kaiser High School?
The graduation rate of Henry J Kaiser High School is 96%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Henry J Kaiser High School?
1,073 students attend Henry J Kaiser High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Henry J Kaiser High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry J Kaiser High School?
Henry J Kaiser High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry J Kaiser High School offer ?
Henry J Kaiser High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry J Kaiser High School part of?
Henry J Kaiser High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry J Kaiser High School located?
Henry J Kaiser High School is located in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in Hawaii Kai.
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