Kapaa High School serves 1,011 students in grades 9-12.
Kapaa 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kapaa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kapaa High School's student population of 1,011 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kapaa High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kapaa High School is 0.79, 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
#129 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
26%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
23%
11%
Hawaiian
30%
26%
Two or more races
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapaa High School's ranking?
Kapaa High School is ranked #129 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapaa High School often compared to?
Kapaa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kauai High School, Waimea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kapaa High School?
The graduation rate of Kapaa High School is 96%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kapaa High School?
1,011 students attend Kapaa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kapaa High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa High School offer ?
Kapaa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kapaa High School part of?
Kapaa High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
View the Kapaa High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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