Kauai High School serves 1,120 students in grades 9-12.
Kauai High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 85% 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: 1,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kauai High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kauai High School's student population of 1,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kauai High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Kauai High School is 0.75, 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
#81 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
26%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
15%
11%
Hawaiian
21%
26%
Two or more races
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Kauai High School's ranking?
Kauai High School is ranked #81 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kauai High School?
The graduation rate of Kauai High School is 89%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kauai High School?
1,120 students attend Kauai High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kauai High School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kauai High School?
Kauai High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kauai High School offer ?
Kauai High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kauai High School part of?
Kauai High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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