- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Federal NCES profile for Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000221
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-166 students YoY
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School shrank from 2,238 students in 2022-23 to 2,072 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 140.0 → 136.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-166 students YoY 150003000221 · Honolulu, HI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,094 enr · 15:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School shrank from 2,238 students in 2022-23 to 2,072 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 140.0 → 136.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington 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
- This school
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- Hawaii Technol
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
1,924 students
What this shows Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School reports 2,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School compares
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 8% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,094 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,094
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 33.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor Wallace Rider Farrington 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
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Honolulu
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Moanalua High School
Standard public school
1,966 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kalani High School
Standard public school
1,455 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Standard public school
1,336 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
President William Mckinley High School
Standard public school
1,245 students 14:1 students per teacher
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Standard public school
1,227 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Henry J Kaiser High School
Standard public school
1,073 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,094 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
How many students attend Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School has 2,094 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 2,238 (2022-23) → 2,072 (2023-24), down 166.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is 15:1, which is 6% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
43.1% of students at Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
The largest demographic group at Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School is Asian at 53.0% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School?
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Governor Wallace Rider Farrington 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.