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Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,238 students in grades 9-12, Governor Wallace Rider Farrington 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 22% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority 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: 2,238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in HI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School's student population of 2,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#160 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
56%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
33%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
73%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School's ranking?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is ranked #160 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is 73%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
2,238 students attend Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School offer ?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School part of?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School located?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Kalihi Palama.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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