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Waiakea High School

155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,297 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 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 1,297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in HI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waiakea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waiakea High School's student population of 1,297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#92 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waiakea High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waiakea 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.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waiakea 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.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waiakea 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
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waiakea 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
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waiakea High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waiakea High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waiakea 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 Waiakea High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waiakea High School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
28%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waiakea 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
19%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waiakea 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 Waiakea High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Waiakea High School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Waiakea 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
34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waiakea 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
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waiakea 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 Waiakea High School's ranking?
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?
1,297 students attend Waiakea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Waiakea High School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiakea High School?
Waiakea High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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?
Waiakea High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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