- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
Henry J Kaiser High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry J Kaiser High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000228
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J Kaiser High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry J Kaiser High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Kaiser High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Henry J Kaiser High School shrank from 1,160 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 150003000228 · Honolulu, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,073 enr · 16.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Henry J Kaiser High School shrank from 1,160 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Henry J Kaiser 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 1,073
Henry J Kaiser High School
1,073 students
What this shows Henry J Kaiser High School reports 1,073 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J Kaiser High School compares
Henry J Kaiser 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 74% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,073
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 31.8%
Two or More 25.7%
White 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Henry J Kaiser High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Henry J Kaiser High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J Kaiser 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
Similar high schools in Honolulu
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Standard public school
2,094 students 15:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,073 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J Kaiser High School
How many students attend Henry J Kaiser High School?
Henry J Kaiser High School has 1,073 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J Kaiser High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J Kaiser High School is 16.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry J Kaiser High School?
10.3% of students at Henry J Kaiser High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry J Kaiser High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry J Kaiser High School is Asian at 31.8% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J Kaiser High School?
Henry J Kaiser High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Henry J Kaiser High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Kaiser High School ranks #4 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 Henry J Kaiser 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.