Honoka驶a High & Intermediate School is a public, co-educational high school and middle school of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades seven through twelve and was established in 1889.
Serving 669 students in grades 7-12, Honokaa High & Intermediate 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 19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honokaa High & Intermediate School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Honokaa High & Intermediate 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 Honokaa High & Intermediate 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
24%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
8%
11%
Hawaiian
32%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honokaa High & Intermediate School's ranking?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School is ranked #216 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Honokaa High & Intermediate School often compared to?
Honokaa High & Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kohala High School, Honokaa Elementary School, Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
The graduation rate of Honokaa High & Intermediate School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
669 students attend Honokaa High & Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Honokaa High & Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Honokaa High & Intermediate School offer ?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Honokaa High & Intermediate School part of?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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