Excellent
#40 of 292 schools in HI
Top 13% in state
Kalani High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kalani High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kalani High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,152
Median home value
$1,457,700
Median rent
$2,946/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimuki Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| St Louis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #40 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalani High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalani High School
Kalani High School is a public high school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalani High School
What grades does Kalani High School serve?
Kalani High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kalani High School?
Kalani High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalani High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalani High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalani High School rank in HI?
Kalani High School ranks #40 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kalani High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalani High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kalani High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalani High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalani High School a charter school?
No, Kalani High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalani High School a Title I school?
No, Kalani High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalani High School?
18.5% of students at Kalani High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (808) 377-7744
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96821)
- 19,831
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96821; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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