Kal膩heo High School is a public high school in Kailua CDP, City and County of Honolulu, Hawai驶i, United States, on the island of O驶ahu. The school building opened as Kal膩heo Intermediate School in 1966, but was repurposed as a high school in 1973.
Serving 882 students in grades 9-12, Kalaheo 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalaheo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kalaheo High School's student population of 882 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo High School is 0.72, 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
#101 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
24%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
46%
11%
Hawaiian
10%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalaheo High School's ranking?
Kalaheo High School is ranked #101 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kalaheo High School often compared to?
Kalaheo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kailua High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kalaheo High School?
The graduation rate of Kalaheo High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kalaheo High School?
882 students attend Kalaheo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kalaheo High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalaheo High School?
Kalaheo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kalaheo High School offer ?
Kalaheo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalaheo High School part of?
Kalaheo High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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