Enrollment
1,836
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000261
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kapolei High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kapolei High School
Kapolei High School is a large high school in Kapolei, Hawaii, enrolling 1,836 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Hawaii median, within a few percentage points of the 14.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kapolei's high schools, it stands alongside Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii (138 students): Kapolei High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kapolei 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 Kapolei High School compares
Kapolei 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kapolei 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 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
- 2,890
- 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 Kapolei
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 (~1,836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 55/100 (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 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.
Is Kapolei High School a good school?
Kapolei High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii. 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 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.
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