- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kapolei, HI
Kapolei High School
Federal NCES profile for Kapolei High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000261
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kapolei High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Kapolei · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kapolei High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Kapolei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-127 students YoY
Kapolei High School shrank from 2,025 students in 2022-23 to 1,898 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 127.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-127 students YoY 150003000261 · Kapolei, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,836 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kapolei High School shrank from 2,025 students in 2022-23 to 1,898 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 127.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kapolei 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
Kapolei High School
1,836 students
What this shows Kapolei High School reports 1,836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kapolei High School compares
Kapolei High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 27% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,836 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,836
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 21.0%
Two or More 19.4%
White 6.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 27.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Kapolei High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Kapolei High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kapolei 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 Kapolei
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 (~1,836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kapolei High School
How many students attend Kapolei High School?
Kapolei High School has 1,836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kapolei, HI. CCD year-over-year: 2,025 (2022-23) → 1,898 (2023-24), down 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kapolei High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kapolei High School is 14.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kapolei High School?
29.4% of students at Kapolei High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kapolei High School?
The largest demographic group at Kapolei High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 27.5% of enrollment, in Kapolei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kapolei High School?
Kapolei High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Kapolei High School rank among public schools in Kapolei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kapolei High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Kapolei, 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 Kapolei on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kapolei 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.