Honokaʻa High & Intermediate School is a public, co-educational high school and middle school of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades seven through twelve and was established in 1889.
Serving 669 students in grades 7-12, Honokaa High & Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honokaa High & Intermediate School's student population of 669 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Honokaa High & Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Honokaa High & Intermediate 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
#216 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
8%
11%
Hawaiian
32%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honokaa High & Intermediate School's ranking?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School is ranked #216 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Honokaa High & Intermediate School often compared to?
Honokaa High & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kohala High School, Honokaa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
The graduation rate of Honokaa High & Intermediate School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
669 students attend Honokaa High & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Honokaa High & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Honokaa High & Intermediate School offer ?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Honokaa High & Intermediate School part of?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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