Serving 842 students in grades 7-8, Highlands Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Highlands Intermediate 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 Highlands Intermediate 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Highlands Intermediate School?
842 students attend Highlands Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Highlands Intermediate School students are Asian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Intermediate School?
Highlands Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlands Intermediate School offer ?
Highlands Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highlands Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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