- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kahuku, HI
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Kahuku High & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000007
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kahuku High & Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,433
- students enrolled
Kahuku High & Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Kahuku High & Intermediate School grew from 1,319 students in 2022-23 to 1,414 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 150003000007 · Kahuku, HI Other · MID · TRAD
1,433 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kahuku High & Intermediate School grew from 1,319 students in 2022-23 to 1,414 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kahuku 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
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
1,433 students
What this shows Kahuku High & Intermediate School reports 1,433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kahuku High & Intermediate School compares
Kahuku High & 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 7% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,433
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 41.2%
Two or More 26.0%
White 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Kahuku High & Intermediate School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Kahuku High & Intermediate 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 Kahuku 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 Kahuku
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 (~1,433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kahuku High & Intermediate School
How many students attend Kahuku High & Intermediate School?
Kahuku High & Intermediate School has 1,433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kahuku, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,319 (2022-23) → 1,414 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kahuku High & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kahuku High & Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kahuku High & Intermediate School?
37.3% of students at Kahuku High & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kahuku High & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Kahuku High & Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 41.2% of enrollment, in Kahuku, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kahuku High & Intermediate School?
Kahuku High & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Kahuku 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.