Enrollment
520
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000212
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kaimuki High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kaimuki High School
Kaimuki High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 520 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Kaimuki High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Hawaii schools and 23% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Honolulu's high schools, it stands alongside Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (2,094 students): Kaimuki High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 15:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kaimuki 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 Kaimuki High School compares
Kaimuki 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kaimuki 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 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
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kaimuki High School a good school?
Kaimuki High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Hawaii schools. 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 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.
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