- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kalaheo High School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 150003000012 · Kailua, HI High · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 17.8:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kalaheo High School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kalaheo 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 874
Kalaheo High School
874 students
What this shows Kalaheo High School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalaheo High School compares
Kalaheo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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 (~874 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 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 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.
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.