- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lahaina, HI
Lahainaluna High School
Federal NCES profile for Lahainaluna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000069
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lahainaluna High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lahaina · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lahainaluna High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lahainaluna High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-167 students YoY
Lahainaluna High School shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-167 students YoY 150003000069 · Lahaina, HI High · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 12:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Lahainaluna High School shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Lahainaluna 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 813
Lahainaluna High School
813 students
What this shows Lahainaluna High School reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lahainaluna High School compares
Lahainaluna High School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 25% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.8%
Two or More 13.9%
White 9.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Lahainaluna High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Lahainaluna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lahainaluna 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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lahainaluna High School
How many students attend Lahainaluna High School?
Lahainaluna High School has 813 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lahaina, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), down 167.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lahainaluna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lahainaluna High School is 12:1, which is 15% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lahainaluna High School?
30.2% of students at Lahainaluna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lahainaluna High School?
The largest demographic group at Lahainaluna High School is Asian at 35.2% of enrollment, in Lahaina, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lahainaluna High School?
Lahainaluna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lahainaluna High School rank among public schools in Lahaina?
By Resource Investment Index, Lahainaluna High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Lahainaluna 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.