James Campbell High School is a public high school located at 91-980 North Road in the ʻEwa Beach neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, United States. It is 15 miles away from downtown Honolulu.
Serving 2,890 students in grades 9-12, James Campbell High 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 20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Campbell High School serves the northwest part of Ewa Beach, HI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 17.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the area located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Campbell High School's student population of 2,890 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,890 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Motto
Welcome to James Campbell High School! #SaberNation
School Rankings
James Campbell High 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 James Campbell High School is 0.76, 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
#167 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
16%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
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
86%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Orange
School Mascot
Sabers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Campbell High School's ranking?
James Campbell High School is ranked #167 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are James Campbell High School often compared to?
James Campbell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kapolei High School, Waipahu High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Campbell High School?
The graduation rate of James Campbell High School is 86%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend James Campbell High School?
2,890 students attend James Campbell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of James Campbell High School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Campbell High School?
James Campbell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Campbell High School offer ?
James Campbell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Campbell High School part of?
James Campbell High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is James Campbell High School located?
James Campbell High School is located in the Ewa neighborhood of Ewa Beach, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Ewa.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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