- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honokaa, HI
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Honokaa High & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000034
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honokaa High & Intermediate School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 695
- students enrolled
Honokaa High & Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Honokaa High & Intermediate School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 150003000034 · Honokaa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 18.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Honokaa High & Intermediate School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Honokaa High & 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 695
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
695 students
What this shows Honokaa High & Intermediate School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honokaa High & Intermediate School compares
Honokaa High & Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 17% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 97% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 20.4%
Asian 19.7%
White 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Honokaa High & Intermediate School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Honokaa High & Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honokaa High & 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
Similar other schools in Honokaa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honokaa High & Intermediate School
How many students attend Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honokaa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honokaa High & Intermediate School is 18.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
46.6% of students at Honokaa High & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Honokaa High & Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 31.4% of enrollment, in Honokaa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honokaa High & Intermediate School?
Honokaa High & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Honokaa High & 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.