Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, President William Mckinley 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% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: President William McKinley High School serves the northwest part of Honolulu, HI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President William Mckinley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
President William Mckinley High School's student population of 1,245 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,245 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
School Rankings
President William Mckinley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President William Mckinley High School is 0.69, 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
#133 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
28%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
74%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.7%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is President William Mckinley High School's ranking?
President William Mckinley High School is ranked #133 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are President William Mckinley High School often compared to?
President William Mckinley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kaimuki High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of President William Mckinley High School?
The graduation rate of President William Mckinley High School is 74%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend President William Mckinley High School?
1,245 students attend President William Mckinley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of President William Mckinley High School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of President William Mckinley High School?
President William Mckinley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President William Mckinley High School offer ?
President William Mckinley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is President William Mckinley High School part of?
President William Mckinley High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is President William Mckinley High School located?
President William Mckinley High School is located in the Ala Moana neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.
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