Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Kalaheo High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kalaheo High School serves the northwest part of Kailua, HI, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalaheo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kalaheo High School's student population of 874 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare students for higher education, future employment and responsible citizenship.
School Rankings
Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo High School is 0.72, 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
#101 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
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
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
10%
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
85-89%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalaheo High School's ranking?
Kalaheo High School is ranked #101 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kalaheo High School often compared to?
Kalaheo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kailua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kalaheo High School?
The graduation rate of Kalaheo High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Kalaheo High School?
874 students attend Kalaheo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kalaheo High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kalaheo High School?
Kalaheo High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kalaheo High School offer ?
Kalaheo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalaheo High School part of?
Kalaheo High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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