Public high schools in Hawaii achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 53% (2025-26).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Hawaii is Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, with 82%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 50%
82%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 62%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #22.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Rank: #33.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Rank: #44.
Mililani High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 9-12
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Rank: #55.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Rank: #66.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 9-12
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Waiakea High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Rank: #1010.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 9-12
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Rank: #1111.
Konawaena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 9-12
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #1414.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 9-12
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: K-12
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
2100 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Waipahu High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 9-12
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kailua High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-12
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Rank: #2020.
James Campbell High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 9-12
91-980 North Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1200
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1200
Rank: #2121.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 9-12
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Rank: #2222.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #2323.
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #2424.
Maui High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 9-12
660 S Lono Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Aiea High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 9-12
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 9-12
1650 Kaahumanu Ave
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-5656
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Kapolei High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 9-12
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Rank: #2828.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 9-12
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kealakehe High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 9-12
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Rank: #3131.
Waimea High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6800
Rank: #3232.
Hilo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 9-12
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50%
Grades: K-12
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Hawaii average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 53%% for 2025-26.
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The best top ranked public high schools in Hawaii include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Moanalua High School and Kalani High School.
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