Kalani High School
Kalani High School serves 1,383 students in grades 9-12.
Kalani High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Kalani 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 10%)
School Overview
Kalani High School's student population of 1,383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,383 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
Kalani High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Kalani High School is 0.57, 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 | #62 out of 289 schools (Top 30%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 54% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 63% | 29% |
Hispanic | 5% | 14% |
Black | n/a | 2% |
White | 8% | 12% |
Hawaiian | 12% | 29% |
Two or more races | 12% | 14% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.79 |
![]() | ||
Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 to Kalani High School is Anuenue School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Seeqs - School Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kahala Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Honolulu Kahala Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 380 students10
0.8 miles
4559 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8455 0.8 PK-5 380 - Honolulu Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 580 students10
0.8 miles
4945 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4740 0.8 PK-5 580 - Honolulu Aina Haina Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 469 students10
1.2 miles
801 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2419 1.2 PK-5 469 - Honolulu Seeqs - School Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 177 students10
1.2 miles
845 22nd Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 677-3377 1.2 6-8 177 - Honolulu Waialae Elementary - Pcs Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 517 students10
1.2 miles
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880 1.2 PK-5 517
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Should students wear uniforms? Learn more about the pros and cons of uniform policies in public schools.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Is your public school on Facebook? Learn about the positives and disadvantages with getting your district on the most popular destination online.