Enrollment
928
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waianae, HI
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000117
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nanakuli High & Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Waianae, Hawaii, enrolling 928 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 928 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waianae's public schools, it stands alongside Kamaile Academy Pcs (919 students): Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 13.3:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School compares
Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 55% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 21% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.7%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.2%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 other schools in Waianae
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Standard public school
919 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leihoku Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nanaikapono Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Maili Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Makaha Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Waianae Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~928 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
How many students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has 928 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waianae, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 22% 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
62.1% of students at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 63.5% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School rank among schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Waianae, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waianae on the city page.
Is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School a good school?
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Hawaii schools. 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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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