How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kauai High School | Waimea High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lihue, HI | Waimea, HI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 711 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.6% | 40.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kauai High School | Waimea High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,056 | $20,056 |
| District | Hawaii Department of Education | Hawaii Department of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kauai High School | Waimea High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.7% | 7.5% |
| African American | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 27.9% | 29.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 19.3% | 29.4% |
| Multiracial | 25.2% | 15.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kauai High School | Waimea High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 224:1 | 379:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.8% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.