Nānākuli High and Intermediate School is a public secondary school in the Nānākuli CDP, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It was established in 1967 and serves grades 7 through 12. It is operated by the Hawaii Department of Education.
Serving 954 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 8% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's student population of 954 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1967
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 0.56, 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
#286 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
63%
25%
Two or more races
10%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's ranking?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is ranked #286 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 86%.
How many students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
954 students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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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