Enrollment
2,890
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ewa Beach, HI
James Campbell High School
Federal NCES profile for James Campbell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000134
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Campbell High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Ewa Beach · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Campbell High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Campbell High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ewa Beach, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
184.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Campbell High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Campbell High School
James Campbell High School is a large high school in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, enrolling 2,890 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,890 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hawaii Department of Education also operates Waipahu High School (2,538 students) and Mililani High School (2,382 students) alongside James Campbell High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Campbell High School compares
James Campbell High School on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 38% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,890 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,890
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 16.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 15.4%
White 7.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, James Campbell High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes James Campbell High School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James Campbell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Campbell 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
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Campbell High School
How many students attend James Campbell High School?
James Campbell High School has 2,890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ewa Beach, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Campbell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Campbell High School is 15.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Campbell High School?
24.6% of students at James Campbell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Campbell High School?
The largest demographic group at James Campbell High School is Asian at 39.2% of enrollment, in Ewa Beach, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Campbell High School?
James Campbell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Campbell High School rank among public schools in Ewa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, James Campbell High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Ewa Beach, 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 Ewa Beach on the city page.
Is James Campbell High School a good school?
James Campbell High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides James Campbell High School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates Waipahu High School (2,538 students), Mililani High School (2,382 students), and Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (2,094 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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