Enrollment
370
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kihei, HI
Kulanihakoi High School
Federal NCES profile for Kulanihakoi High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000307
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kulanihakoi High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kihei · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kulanihakoi High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kulanihakoi High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kihei, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+162% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kulanihakoi High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kulanihakoi High School
Kulanihakoi High School is a mid-sized high school in Kihei, Hawaii, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 99% of Hawaii schools and 162% above the 14.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (27%) (diversity index 77/100).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Kulanihakoi 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 Kulanihakoi High School compares
Kulanihakoi 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 162% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 11% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
37:1
students per teacher
- 162% above state mean
Top 99% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 26.5%
Two or More 15.1%
Asian 13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Kulanihakoi High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Kulanihakoi 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 Kulanihakoi 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 Kulanihakoi 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kulanihakoi High School
How many students attend Kulanihakoi High School?
Kulanihakoi High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kihei, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kulanihakoi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kulanihakoi High School is 37:1, which is 162% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kulanihakoi High School?
44.4% of students at Kulanihakoi High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kulanihakoi High School?
The largest demographic group at Kulanihakoi High School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment, in Kihei, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kulanihakoi High School?
Kulanihakoi High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kulanihakoi High School rank among public schools in Kihei?
By Resource Investment Index, Kulanihakoi High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kihei, 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 Kihei on the city page.
Is Kulanihakoi High School a good school?
Kulanihakoi High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Kulanihakoi 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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