- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilo, HI
Hilo High School
Federal NCES profile for Hilo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000029
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilo High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilo High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilo High School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-125 students YoY
Hilo High School shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 78.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-125 students YoY 150003000029 · Hilo, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,170 enr · 15:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hilo High School shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 78.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hilo 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
Hilo High School
1,170 students
What this shows Hilo High School reports 1,170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilo High School compares
Hilo 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 | 45.1% | ▲ 13% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,170
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
39.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 19.1%
Asian 12.6%
White 7.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Hilo High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Hilo 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilo 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 Hilo
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hilo High School
How many students attend Hilo High School?
Hilo High School has 1,170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,317 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), down 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilo 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 Hilo High School?
45.1% of students at Hilo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilo High School?
The largest demographic group at Hilo High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 38.3% of enrollment, in Hilo, 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 Hilo High School?
Hilo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hilo High School rank among public schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilo High School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Hilo, 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 Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Hilo 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.