Moanalua High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, located in Honolulu CDP, City & County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. Serving grades nine through twelve and established in 1972, Moanalua High School is located in suburban Salt Lake near Moanalua.
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Moanalua High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,966 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Moanalua High School serves the northwest part of Honolulu, HI, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moanalua High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Moanalua High School's student population of 1,966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,966 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Motto
Kulia I ka nu’u (Strive for Excellence)
School Rankings
Moanalua High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moanalua High 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
#90 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
13%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
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
94%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Nā Menehune
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moanalua High School's ranking?
Moanalua High School is ranked #90 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Moanalua High School often compared to?
Moanalua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral Arthur W Radford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moanalua High School?
The graduation rate of Moanalua High School is 94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Moanalua High School?
1,966 students attend Moanalua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Moanalua High School students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moanalua High School?
Moanalua High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moanalua High School offer ?
Moanalua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moanalua High School part of?
Moanalua High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Moanalua High School located?
Moanalua High School is located in the Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 1 other public schools located in Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village.
School Calendar
View the Moanalua High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SPRING BREAK
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
STUDENTS' LAST DAY
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
TEACHERS' LAST DAY
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
School Reviews
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