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Waipahu High School

94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,661 students in grades 9-12, Waipahu 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 99% 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: 2,661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in HI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waipahu High School's student population of 2,661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,661 students
This chart displays total students of Waipahu High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
165 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
Waipahu 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 Waipahu High School is 0.56, 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)
#135 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waipahu High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waipahu 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.
64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waipahu 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.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waipahu 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
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waipahu 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
Asian
63%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waipahu High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waipahu High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waipahu High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waipahu High School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
19%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waipahu 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
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waipahu 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 Waipahu High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Waipahu High School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Waipahu 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
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waipahu 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
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waipahu 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 Waipahu High School's ranking?
Waipahu High School is ranked #135 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waipahu High School often compared to?
Waipahu High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Campbell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waipahu High School?
The graduation rate of Waipahu High School is 86%, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waipahu High School?
2,661 students attend Waipahu High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Waipahu High School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waipahu High School?
Waipahu High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waipahu High School offer ?
Waipahu High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waipahu High School part of?
Waipahu 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: 2,661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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