Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Kohala 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Kohala 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 Kohala 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kohala High School?
The graduation rate of Kohala High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kohala High School?
275 students attend Kohala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kohala High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kohala High School?
Kohala High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kohala High School offer ?
Kohala High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kohala High School part of?
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