Kauaʻi High School is a public high school in Lihue, Hawaii. It is named after the island Kauaʻi and is part of the Hawaii Department of Education. Kauaʻi High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grades.
Serving 1,016 students in grades 9-12, Kauai High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kauai High School serves the northwest part of Lihue, HI, encompassing an area of approximately 148.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kauai High School's student population of 1,016 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,016 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kauai High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kauai High School is 0.78, 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
#204 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
19%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
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
90%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kauai High School's ranking?
Kauai High School is ranked #204 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kauai High School often compared to?
Kauai High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kapaa High School, Waimea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kauai High School?
The graduation rate of Kauai High School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Kauai High School?
1,016 students attend Kauai High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Kauai High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kauai High School?
Kauai High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kauai High School offer ?
Kauai High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kauai High School part of?
Kauai High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Kauai High School located?
Kauai High School is located in the Nawiliwili neighborhood of Lihue, HI.
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