Enrollment
1,005
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kapaa, HI
Kapaa High School
Federal NCES profile for Kapaa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000085
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapaa High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kapaa · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapaa High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kapaa High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kapaa High School
Kapaa High School is a large high school in Kapaa, Hawaii, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Hawaii schools and 27% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,005 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Two or More (26%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (23%) (diversity index 79/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kapaa 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 Kapaa High School compares
Kapaa 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 36% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Two or More 26.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 17.8%
Asian 13.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Two or More at 26.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.2, Kapaa High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kapaa 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 Kapaa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower 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 Kapaa 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 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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kapaa High School
How many students attend Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kapaa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapaa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapaa High School is 17.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kapaa High School?
25.6% of students at Kapaa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapaa High School?
The largest demographic group at Kapaa High School is Two or More at 26.1% of enrollment, in Kapaa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Kapaa High School rank among public schools in Kapaa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapaa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kapaa, 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 Kapaa on the city page.
Is Kapaa High School a good school?
Kapaa High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Kapaa 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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