Enrollment
745
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahoa, HI
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Pahoa High & Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000050
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahoa High & Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pahoa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahoa High & Intermediate School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahoa High & Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pahoa High & Intermediate School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Pahoa High & Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pahoa, Hawaii, enrolling 745 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.2% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Hawaii average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 745 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 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (32%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pahoa's public schools, it stands alongside Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs (738 students): Pahoa High & Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.4:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Pahoa 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School compares
Pahoa 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 78% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 31.8%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 10.1%
White 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Pahoa High & Intermediate School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Pahoa 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahoa 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 Pahoa
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pahoa High & Intermediate School
How many students attend Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahoa, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahoa High & Intermediate School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
71.2% of students at Pahoa High & Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Pahoa High & Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment, in Pahoa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School rank among schools in Pahoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahoa High & Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pahoa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pahoa on the city page.
Is Pahoa High & Intermediate School a good school?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. 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 Pahoa 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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