- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 150003000161
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
Waipahu High School shrank from 2,661 students in 2022-23 to 2,516 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 165.0 → 162.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 150003000161 · Waipahu, HI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,538 enr · 15.4:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waipahu High School shrank from 2,661 students in 2022-23 to 2,516 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 165.0 → 162.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waipahu High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- This school
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
- Hawaii Technol
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
1,924 students
What this shows Waipahu High School reports 2,538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waipahu High School compares
Waipahu 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,382
- 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
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 (~2,538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,661 (2022-23) → 2,516 (2023-24), down 145.
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.