Kailua High School
Tel:
(808)266-7900
- Kailua High School serves 712 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Kailua High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kailua High School's student population of 712 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 712 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kailua High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kailua High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.78. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #222 out of 288 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 20% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 13% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 55% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.78 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kailua High School is Olomana School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Olomana School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kaelepulu Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kailua Olomana School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 69 students
0.4 miles
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7866 0.4 7-12 69 - Kailua Kaelepulu Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 189 students
0.5 miles
530 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7811 0.5 PK-6 189 - Kailua Maunawili Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 348 students
0.5 miles
1465 Ulupii St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7822 0.5 PK-6 348 - Kailua Kailua Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 366 students
0.9 miles
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7878 0.9 PK-6 366 - Kailua Enchanted Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
1.1 miles
770 Keolu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)266-7800 1.1 PK-6 454
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