Keaau High School serves 1,093 students in grades 9-12.
Keaau High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 45-49% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keaau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Keaau High School's student population of 1,093 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,093 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keaau High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Keaau High School is 0.77, 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
#185 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
26%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
1%
1%
White
12%
11%
Hawaiian
37%
26%
Two or more races
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Keaau High School's ranking?
Keaau High School is ranked #185 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Keaau High School often compared to?
Keaau High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keaau High School?
The graduation rate of Keaau High School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Keaau High School?
1,093 students attend Keaau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Keaau High School students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keaau High School?
Keaau High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keaau High School offer ?
Keaau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Keaau High School part of?
Keaau High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2010
Keaau has many opportunities for students to express their personality and develop thier strengths, music, art, fashion design and ceramics, automotive and carpentry are all popular and valuable courses offered there. The school still has a new feel to it and the parents and students have pride in our academic scholars and stellar athletes
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