Enrollment
1,521
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wahiawa, HI
Leilehua High School
Federal NCES profile for Leilehua High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000108
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leilehua High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leilehua High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leilehua High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leilehua High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leilehua High School
Leilehua High School is a large high school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, enrolling 1,521 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.7% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,521 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 24 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Asian (23%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 81/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Leilehua 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 Leilehua High School compares
Leilehua 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 8% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,521 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,521
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 39% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.7%
Two or More 14.4%
White 13.9%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 23.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.4, Leilehua High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Leilehua 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 Leilehua High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leilehua 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 (~1,521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leilehua High School
How many students attend Leilehua High School?
Leilehua High School has 1,521 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wahiawa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leilehua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leilehua High School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 14% 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 Leilehua High School?
36.7% of students at Leilehua High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leilehua High School?
The largest demographic group at Leilehua High School is Asian at 23.1% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leilehua High School?
Leilehua High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leilehua High School rank among public schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Leilehua High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Wahiawa, 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 Wahiawa on the city page.
Is Leilehua High School a good school?
Leilehua High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii. 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 Leilehua 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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