Serving 2,516 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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in HI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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 0.57, 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.
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?
2,516 students attend Waipahu High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Waipahu High School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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