- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
Moanalua High School
Federal NCES profile for Moanalua 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 150003000103
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moanalua High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moanalua High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Moanalua High School shrank from 2,064 students in 2022-23 to 1,933 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 150003000103 · Honolulu, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 16.2:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Moanalua High School shrank from 2,064 students in 2022-23 to 1,933 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Moanalua 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
- This school
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- Hawaii Technol
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
1,924 students
What this shows Moanalua High School reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moanalua High School compares
Moanalua 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 60% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.3%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.5%
White 8.5%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Moanalua High School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
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 Moanalua High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moanalua 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
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Honolulu
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Standard public school
2,094 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kalani High School
Standard public school
1,455 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Standard public school
1,336 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
President William Mckinley High School
Standard public school
1,245 students 14:1 students per teacher
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Standard public school
1,227 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Henry J Kaiser High School
Standard public school
1,073 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moanalua High School
How many students attend Moanalua High School?
Moanalua High School has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 2,064 (2022-23) → 1,933 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moanalua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moanalua High School is 16.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moanalua High School?
15.9% of students at Moanalua High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moanalua High School?
The largest demographic group at Moanalua High School is Asian at 40.3% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moanalua High School?
Moanalua High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Moanalua High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, Moanalua High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Honolulu on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Moanalua 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.