- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
Kaimuki High School
Federal NCES profile for Kaimuki High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000212
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaimuki High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaimuki High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaimuki High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Kaimuki High School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 150003000212 · Honolulu, HI High · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 10.8:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaimuki High School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaimuki 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 520
Kaimuki High School
520 students
What this shows Kaimuki High School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaimuki High School compares
Kaimuki High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 28% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 9% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 12.1%
White 3.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Kaimuki High School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Kaimuki 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaimuki 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 Honolulu
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Standard public school
2,094 students 15:1 students per teacher
Moanalua High School
Standard public school
1,966 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kalani High School
Standard public school
1,455 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Standard public school
1,336 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
President William Mckinley High School
Standard public school
1,245 students 14:1 students per teacher
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Standard public school
1,227 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kaimuki High School
How many students attend Kaimuki High School?
Kaimuki High School has 520 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaimuki High School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaimuki High School?
51.3% of students at Kaimuki High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaimuki High School?
The largest demographic group at Kaimuki High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 52.7% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaimuki High School?
Kaimuki High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Kaimuki High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaimuki High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaimuki 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.