Serving 928 students in grades 7-12, Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 11% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nanakuli High & Intermediate School serves the northwest part of the Waianae, HI school district, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's student population of 928 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 0.55, 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
#285 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
64%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's ranking?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is ranked #285 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Nanakuli High & Intermediate School often compared to?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moanalua High School, Leilehua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
The graduation rate of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
928 students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nanakuli High & Intermediate School offer ?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School part of?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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