Keaau High School vs. Hilo High School
Should I attend Keaau High School or Hilo High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Keaau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hilo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,093 students in grades 9-12, Keaau 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 1,322 students in grades 9-12, Hilo 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
1,093 students
1,322 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#95 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
90%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
350
449
Grade 10 Students
246
300
Grade 11 Students
250
309
Grade 12 Students
237
258
Ungraded Students
10
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
17%
16%
% Hispanic
21%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
12%
8%
% Hawaiian
37%
51%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
