Kailua High School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(808) 266-7900
Kailua High School serves 756 students in grades 9-12.
Kailua High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Kailua High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kailua High School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 756 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kailua High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kailua High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #185 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 20% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 12% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 53% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Kailua High School is Olomana School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kaelepulu Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kailua Olomana School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 69 students10
0.4 miles
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866 0.4 7-12 69 - Kailua Kaelepulu Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 200 students10
0.5 miles
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7811 0.5 PK-6 200 - Kailua Maunawili Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 344 students10
0.5 miles
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7822 0.5 PK-6 344 - Kailua Kailua Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 352 students10
0.9 miles
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878 0.9 PK-6 352 - Kailua Enchanted Lake Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 428 students10
1.1 miles
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7800 1.1 PK-6 428
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