Serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12, Castle 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% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Castle High School's student population of 1,108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Castle 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 Castle High School is 0.75, 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
#137 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
25%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
7%
11%
Hawaiian
39%
26%
Two or more races
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Castle High School is ranked #137 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Castle High School often compared to?
Castle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalaheo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castle High School?
The graduation rate of Castle High School is 81%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Castle High School?
1,108 students attend Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Castle High School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle High School?
Castle High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Castle High School offer ?
Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Castle High School part of?
Castle High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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