- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kealakekua, HI
Konawaena High School
Federal NCES profile for Konawaena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000045
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Konawaena High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kealakekua · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Konawaena High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Konawaena High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kealakekua, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Konawaena High School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 150003000045 · Kealakekua, HI High · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 18.4:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Konawaena High School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Konawaena 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 955
Konawaena High School
955 students
What this shows Konawaena High School reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Konawaena High School compares
Konawaena 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 1% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 97% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 16.5%
Two or More 16.2%
Asian 11.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Konawaena High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Konawaena 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Konawaena 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 (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Konawaena High School
How many students attend Konawaena High School?
Konawaena High School has 955 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kealakekua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Konawaena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Konawaena High School is 18.4:1, which is 30% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Konawaena High School?
39.5% of students at Konawaena High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Konawaena High School?
The largest demographic group at Konawaena High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 30.6% of enrollment, in Kealakekua, 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 Konawaena High School?
Konawaena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Konawaena High School rank among public schools in Kealakekua?
By Resource Investment Index, Konawaena High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kealakekua, 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 Kealakekua on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Konawaena 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.