Enrollment
1,433
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kahuku High & Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Kahuku High & Intermediate School is a large combined-grade school in Kahuku, Hawaii, enrolling 1,433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,433 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (41%) and Two or More (26%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kahuku's public schools, it stands alongside Kahuku Elementary School (339 students): Kahuku High & Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kahuku High & Intermediate 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 Kahuku High & Intermediate School compares
Kahuku High & Intermediate 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kahuku High & Intermediate 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 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
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~1,433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kahuku High & Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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