Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lanai High & Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lanai High & Elementary School serves the northwest part of Lanai City, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 141 square miles. Most families reside within a 10 to 15-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanai High & Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
To seek and provide educational opportunities that challenge the members of our school community to achieve their personal best.
School Rankings
Lanai High & Elementary 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 Lanai High & Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#222 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
24%
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
70-79%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
School Mascot
Pinelads/pinelasses
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanai High & Elementary School's ranking?
Lanai High & Elementary School is ranked #222 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Lanai High & Elementary School often compared to?
Lanai High & Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Kekaulike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanai High & Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Lanai High & Elementary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Lanai High & Elementary School?
579 students attend Lanai High & Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lanai High & Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanai High & Elementary School?
Lanai High & Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lanai High & Elementary School offer ?
Lanai High & Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanai High & Elementary School part of?
Lanai High & Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
If a student applies himself, he can proceed onto college or vocational training. The school did not have computers and high-tech equipment in my day so I took a correspondence course in radio, TV and communications. I was watching on TV about what they feed students in school these days and remember the good food served at the cafeteria.
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