- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aiea, HI
Aiea High School
Federal NCES profile for Aiea High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000177
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiea High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiea High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Aiea High School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 150003000177 · Aiea, HI High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 13.1:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Aiea High School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Aiea High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 865
Aiea High School
865 students
What this shows Aiea High School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiea High School compares
Aiea High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 7% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 32% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 32.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 17.2%
White 5.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Aiea High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiea High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiea High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiea High School
How many students attend Aiea High School?
Aiea High School has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aiea, HI. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiea High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiea High School is 13.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiea High School?
37.1% of students at Aiea High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiea High School?
The largest demographic group at Aiea High School is Asian at 32.7% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiea High School?
Aiea High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiea High School rank among public schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiea High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Aiea, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aiea on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Aiea High School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.