For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 252 students in Kapaau, HI.
The top ranked public high school in Kapaau, HI is Kohala High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kapaau, HI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kapaau have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Kapaau, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kohala High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Kapaau, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kohala High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kapaau, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Kapaau, HI include Kohala High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kapaau?
1 public high schools are located in Kapaau.
What is the racial composition of students in Kapaau?
Kapaau public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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