- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearl City, HI
Highlands Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000131
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Pearl City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Intermediate School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Pearl City, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Highlands Intermediate School grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 150003000131 · Pearl City, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 15.5:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Highlands Intermediate School grew from 736 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Highlands Intermediate 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 824
Highlands Intermediate School
824 students
What this shows Highlands Intermediate School reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Intermediate School compares
Highlands Intermediate School is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 34% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 34.7%
Two or More 27.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
White 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Highlands Intermediate School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Highlands Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Intermediate 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 middle 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 (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Intermediate School
How many students attend Highlands Intermediate School?
Highlands Intermediate School has 824 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearl City, HI. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Intermediate School is 15.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highlands Intermediate School?
26.5% of students at Highlands Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Intermediate School is Asian at 34.7% of enrollment, in Pearl City, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Intermediate School?
Highlands Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Highlands Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pearl City?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Intermediate School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Pearl City, 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 Pearl City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Highlands Intermediate 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.