Enrollment
874
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kailua, HI
Kalaheo High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalaheo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000012
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalaheo High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Kailua · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalaheo High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalaheo High School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Kailua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalaheo High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalaheo High School
Kalaheo High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Kailua, Hawaii, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Hawaii schools and 26% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Hawaii average.
Enrollment of 874 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 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kailua's high schools, it stands alongside Kailua High School (795 students): Kalaheo High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo High School compares
Kalaheo 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 71% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 15.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.3%
Asian 7.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Kalaheo High School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalaheo 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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kalaheo High School
How many students attend Kalaheo High School?
Kalaheo High School has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kailua, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalaheo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalaheo High School is 17.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalaheo High School?
11.8% of students at Kalaheo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalaheo High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalaheo High School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Kailua, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalaheo High School?
Kalaheo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Kalaheo High School rank among public schools in Kailua?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalaheo High School ranks #3 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 Kalaheo High School a good school?
Kalaheo High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Kalaheo 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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