Enrollment
2,538
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waipahu, HI
Waipahu High School
Federal NCES profile for Waipahu High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000161
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waipahu High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Waipahu · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waipahu High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Waipahu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
165.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waipahu High School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waipahu High School
Waipahu High School is a large high school in Waipahu, Hawaii, enrolling 2,538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.8% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Hawaii, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,538 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Mililani High School (2,382 students) alongside Waipahu High 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 Waipahu High School compares
Waipahu High 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 8% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,538 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,538
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
Asian 61.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Waipahu High School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Waipahu High 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 Waipahu High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waipahu High 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
- 2,382
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~2,538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waipahu High School
How many students attend Waipahu High School?
Waipahu High School has 2,538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waipahu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waipahu High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waipahu High School is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waipahu High School?
36.8% of students at Waipahu High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waipahu High School?
The largest demographic group at Waipahu High School is Asian at 61.6% of enrollment, in Waipahu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waipahu High School?
Waipahu High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Waipahu High School rank among public schools in Waipahu?
By Resource Investment Index, Waipahu High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Waipahu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waipahu on the city page.
Is Waipahu High School a good school?
Waipahu High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Hawaii schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Hawaii. 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 Waipahu High School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Mililani High School (2,382 students), and Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (2,094 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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