Enrollment
1,041
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Keaau, HI
Keaau High School
Federal NCES profile for Keaau High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000260
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keaau High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Keaau · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Keaau High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keaau, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keaau High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keaau High School
Keaau High School is a higher-need, large high school in Keaau, Hawaii, enrolling 1,041 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,041 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 306 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,041 students in the 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 Keaau 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 Keaau High School compares
Keaau 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 62% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,041 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,041
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 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 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 15.9%
White 13.9%
Asian 12.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Keaau High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Keaau 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 Keaau High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keaau 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 (~1,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Keaau High School
How many students attend Keaau High School?
Keaau High School has 1,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Keaau, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keaau High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keaau High School is 15.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keaau High School?
64.8% of students at Keaau High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keaau High School?
The largest demographic group at Keaau High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 28.9% of enrollment, in Keaau, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keaau High School?
Keaau High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Keaau High School rank among public schools in Keaau?
By Resource Investment Index, Keaau High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keaau, 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 Keaau on the city page.
Is Keaau High School a good school?
Keaau High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Keaau 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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