Serving 759 students in grades 9-12, Waimea 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Waimea 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 Waimea High School is 0.78, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waimea High School?
The graduation rate of Waimea High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waimea High School?
759 students attend Waimea High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Waimea High School students are Hawaiian, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimea High School?
Waimea High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea High School offer ?
Waimea High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waimea High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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