- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Kulanihakoi High School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+433.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 150003000307 · Kihei, HI High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 37:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kulanihakoi High School grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+433.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kulanihakoi 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 370
Kulanihakoi High School
370 students
What this shows Kulanihakoi High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kulanihakoi High School compares
Kulanihakoi High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 2,538
- 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 (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), up 117.
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.
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.