Enrollment
795
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000009
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kailua High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kailua High School
Kailua High School is a mid-sized high school in Kailua, Hawaii, enrolling 795 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.6% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 795 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kailua's high schools, it stands alongside Kalaheo High School (874 students): Kailua High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.8:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kailua 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 Kailua High School compares
Kailua 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kailua 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 high schools in Kailua
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Kailua High School a good school?
Kailua High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 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.
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