Keaau High School
Keaau High School serves 1,030 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Keaau High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Keaau High School's student population of 1,030 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,030 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Keaau High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Keaau High School is 0.71, 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 | #217 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 22% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 14% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 46% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Keaau High School is Waiakea High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Keaau Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Keaau Keaau Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 875 students10
0.3 miles
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4210 0.3 PK-5 875 - Keaau Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 426 students10
0.6 miles
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4260 0.6 PK-8 426 - Keaau Keaau Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 697 students10
0.7 miles
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200 0.7 6-8 697 - Hilo Waiakeawaena Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 733 students10
5.5 miles
2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7200 5.5 PK-5 733 - Mountain View Mountain View Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
6.1 miles
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808) 968-2300 6.1 PK-5 467
School Reviews
| 5 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 - Posted by Teacher - river |
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