- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Pahoa High & Intermediate School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 150003000050 · Pahoa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 14.9:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Pahoa High & Intermediate School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Pahoa High & Intermediate 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 745
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
745 students
What this shows Pahoa High & Intermediate School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahoa High & Intermediate School compares
Pahoa High & Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~745 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.