MolokaŹ»i High School is located on a 27-acre expanse in a Hawaiian Homestead community approximately seven miles from Kaunakakai town where the state and county offices, hospitals, doctors' offices, banks, library, family-owned grocery stores and gas stations are located.
Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Molokai 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Molokai High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Hoolehua, HI, covering an area of approximately 260.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Molokai High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Molokai High School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Molokai 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 Molokai High School is 0.41, 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
#290 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
76%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)41.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molokai High School's ranking?
Molokai High School is ranked #290 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Molokai High School often compared to?
Molokai High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maui High School, Henry Perrine Baldwin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Molokai High School?
The graduation rate of Molokai High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Molokai High School?
344 students attend Molokai High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Molokai High School students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Molokai High School?
Molokai High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Molokai High School offer ?
Molokai High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Molokai High School part of?
Molokai High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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