Public School Review - Established 2003

James Campbell High School vs. Waipahu High School

Should you attend James Campbell High School or Waipahu High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James Campbell High School
91-980 North Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Waipahu High School
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 2,875 students in grades 9-12, James Campbell 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 21% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 2,516 students in grades 9-12, Waipahu 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,875 students
2,516 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Campbell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waipahu High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Campbell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waipahu High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
162 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Campbell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waipahu High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Campbell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waipahu High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#169 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
#135 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Campbell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waipahu High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
24%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Campbell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waipahu High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in HI)
64%
(Top 30% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Campbell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waipahu High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
43%
(Top 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Campbell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waipahu High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 50% in HI)
86%
(Top 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of James Campbell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waipahu High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Campbell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waipahu High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
597
631
Grade 10 Students
809
633
Grade 11 Students
761
684
Grade 12 Students
669
538
Ungraded Students
39
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Campbell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waipahu High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waipahu High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waipahu High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Campbell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waipahu High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE