- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoolehua, HI
Molokai High School
Federal NCES profile for Molokai High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000075
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molokai High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Hawaii schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
Molokai High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Molokai High School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 150003000075 · Hoolehua, HI High · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Molokai High School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Molokai 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 344
Molokai High School
344 students
What this shows Molokai High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molokai High School compares
Molokai 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 61% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.5%
White 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Molokai High School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 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 Molokai High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molokai 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Molokai High School
How many students attend Molokai High School?
Molokai High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoolehua, HI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molokai High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molokai High School is 14.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Molokai High School?
64.3% of students at Molokai High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molokai High School?
The largest demographic group at Molokai High School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 75.9% of enrollment, in Hoolehua, HI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molokai High School?
Molokai High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Molokai 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.