- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kailua-Kona, HI
Kealakehe High School
Federal NCES profile for Kealakehe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000254
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kealakehe High School earns 44/100 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 6
- public schools in Kailua-Kona · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kealakehe High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kailua-Kona, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Kealakehe High School held near 1,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 150003000254 · Kailua-Kona, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,401 enr · 17.3:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kealakehe High School held near 1,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kealakehe 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
Kealakehe High School
1,401 students
What this shows Kealakehe High School reports 1,401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kealakehe High School compares
Kealakehe 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 2% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,401
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% 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
27.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 14.7%
White 14.3%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Kealakehe High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Kealakehe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kealakehe 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
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 (~1,401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kealakehe High School
How many students attend Kealakehe High School?
Kealakehe High School has 1,401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kailua-Kona, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,450 (2022-23) → 1,397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kealakehe High School is 17.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kealakehe High School?
40.7% of students at Kealakehe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kealakehe High School?
The largest demographic group at Kealakehe High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 37.0% of enrollment, in Kailua-Kona, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kealakehe High School?
Kealakehe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Kealakehe High School rank among public schools in Kailua-Kona?
By Resource Investment Index, Kealakehe High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kailua-Kona, 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 Kailua-Kona on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kealakehe 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.