Serving 1,038 students in grades 9-12, Kapaa 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,038 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in HI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Kapaa 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 Kapaa High School is 0.80, which is equal to 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kapaa High School?
The graduation rate of Kapaa High School is 96%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kapaa High School?
1,038 students attend Kapaa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Kapaa High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa High School offer ?
Kapaa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kapaa High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,038 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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