West Hawaii Explorations Academy vs. Kealakehe High School
Should I attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy or Kealakehe 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
West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Kealakehe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 276 students in grades 6-12, West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Kealakehe 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
276 students
1,357 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#107 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
37
-
Grade 9 Students
50
424
Grade 10 Students
46
376
Grade 11 Students
40
311
Grade 12 Students
31
240
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
17%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
14%
41%
% Two or more races
16%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
