Kalaheo High School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(808) 254-7900
Kalaheo High School serves 808 students in grades 9-12.
Kalaheo High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Kalaheo High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kalaheo High School's student population of 808 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 808 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kalaheo High School is ranked within the top 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 Kalaheo High School is 0.76, 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 | #114 out of 289 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 40% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 20% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 14% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 Kalaheo High School is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kainalu Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kailua Kainalu Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 445 students10
0.8 miles
165 Kaiholu St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7835 0.8 PK-6 445 - Kailua Aikahi Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 474 students10
1.3 miles
281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7944 1.3 PK-6 474 - Kaneohe Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 133 students10
1.3 miles
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175 1.3 PK-12 133 - Kailua Kailua Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 352 students10
1.4 miles
315 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7878 1.4 PK-6 352 - Kailua Kailua Intermediate School Math: 55% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 737 students10
1.7 miles
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500 1.7 7-8 737
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