Kohala High School is a public, co-educational high school of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades nine through twelve and was established in 1926.
Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Kohala 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kohala High School serves the eastern part of Kapaau, HI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 132.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kohala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kohala High School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kohala 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 Kohala 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
#201 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
34%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
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
90-94%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Cowboy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kohala High School's ranking?
Kohala High School is ranked #201 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kohala High School often compared to?
Kohala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honokaa High & Intermediate School, Kealakehe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kohala High School?
The graduation rate of Kohala High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Kohala High School?
259 students attend Kohala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Kohala High School students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kohala High School?
Kohala High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kohala High School offer ?
Kohala High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kohala High School part of?
Kohala High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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