Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School, known as Radford High School, is a coeducational college preparatory public high school in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, Admiral Arthur W Radford 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 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School's student population of 1,231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Admiral Arthur W Radford 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 Admiral Arthur W Radford High School is 0.80, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
7%
1%
White
32%
11%
Hawaiian
9%
25%
Two or more races
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram (pappy)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Admiral Arthur W Radford High School's ranking?
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School is ranked #93 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Admiral Arthur W Radford High School often compared to?
Admiral Arthur W Radford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moanalua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Admiral Arthur W Radford High School?
The graduation rate of Admiral Arthur W Radford High School is 94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Admiral Arthur W Radford High School?
1,231 students attend Admiral Arthur W Radford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Admiral Arthur W Radford High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Admiral Arthur W Radford High School?
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Admiral Arthur W Radford High School offer ?
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Admiral Arthur W Radford High School part of?
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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