- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Honolulu, HI
President William Mckinley High School
Federal NCES profile for President William Mckinley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000193
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
President William Mckinley High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
President William Mckinley High School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, President William Mckinley High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-174 students YoY
President William Mckinley High School shrank from 1,502 students in 2022-23 to 1,328 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-174 students YoY 150003000193 · Honolulu, HI High · MID · TRAD
1,245 enr · 14:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
President William Mckinley High School shrank from 1,502 students in 2022-23 to 1,328 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 89.5 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
President William Mckinley 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
President William Mckinley High School
1,245 students
What this shows President William Mckinley High School reports 1,245 students on the CCD universe file.
How President William Mckinley High School compares
President William Mckinley 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 3% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,245
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 178 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: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 28.3%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
White 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, President William Mckinley High School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 President William Mckinley High 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to President William Mckinley 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
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
Moanalua High School
Standard public school
1,966 students 16.2:1 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
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 (~1,245 students)
Frequently asked questions about President William Mckinley High School
How many students attend President William Mckinley High School?
President William Mckinley High School has 1,245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Honolulu, HI. CCD year-over-year: 1,502 (2022-23) → 1,328 (2023-24), down 174.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President William Mckinley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at President William Mckinley High School is 14:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% 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 President William Mckinley High School?
41.0% of students at President William Mckinley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of President William Mckinley High School?
The largest demographic group at President William Mckinley High School is Asian at 46.3% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for President William Mckinley High School?
President William Mckinley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 President William Mckinley High School rank among high schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, President William Mckinley High School ranks #7 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 President William Mckinley 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.