- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
Kalani High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalani High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000163
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalani High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalani High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalani High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Kalani High School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 150003000163 · Honolulu, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 17.5:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kalani High School held near 1,375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kalani 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
Kalani High School
1,455 students
What this shows Kalani High School reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalani High School compares
Kalani 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 69% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.2%
Two or More 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Kalani High School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Kalani 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalani 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
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
Henry J Kaiser High School
Standard public school
1,073 students 16.5:1 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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalani High School
How many students attend Kalani High School?
Kalani High School has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,414 (2022-23) → 1,375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalani High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalani High School is 17.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalani High School?
12.3% of students at Kalani High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalani High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalani High School is Asian at 54.2% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalani High School?
Kalani High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Kalani High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalani High School ranks #2 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 Kalani 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.