Serving 1,217 students in grades 9-12, Waiakea 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 34% (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 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in HI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Waiakea 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 Waiakea High School is 0.79, 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.
Waiakea High School is ranked #92 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waiakea High School often compared to?
Waiakea High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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 Waiakea High School?
The graduation rate of Waiakea High School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waiakea High School?
1,217 students attend Waiakea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Waiakea High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiakea High School?
Waiakea High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiakea High School offer ?
Waiakea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waiakea High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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