- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kailua, HI
Kailua High School
Federal NCES profile for Kailua High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000009
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kailua High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kailua High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kailua High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Kailua High School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 150003000009 · Kailua, HI High · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 14.2:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kailua High School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kailua 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 795
Kailua High School
795 students
What this shows Kailua High School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kailua High School compares
Kailua High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 6% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 19.7%
Asian 12.7%
White 7.9%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Kailua High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Kailua High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kailua 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 Kailua
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kailua High School
How many students attend Kailua High School?
Kailua High School has 795 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kailua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kailua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kailua High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kailua High School?
37.6% of students at Kailua High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kailua High School?
The largest demographic group at Kailua High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 39.1% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kailua High School?
Kailua High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Kailua High School rank among public schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kailua High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Kailua, 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 Kailua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kailua 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.