Lānaʻi High and Elementary School is located on the island of Lanai in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is the largest of six K-12 public schools in the Hawaii State Department of Education system.
Serving 567 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 21% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanai High & Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
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
#226 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
24%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
24%
25%
Two or more races
24%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pinelads/pinelasses
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanai High & Elementary School's ranking?
Lanai High & Elementary School is ranked #226 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lanai High & Elementary School?
567 students attend Lanai High & Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lanai High & Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanai High & Elementary School?
Lanai High & Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 3/22/2020
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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