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#158 of 292 schools in HI
Kauai High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Lihue, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3577 Lala Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kauai High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kauai 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,434
Median home value
$751,800
Median rent
$1,904/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Kawaikini - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Island SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #158 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
Kauai High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kauai High School
Kauai High School is a public high school in Lihue, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kauai High School
What grades does Kauai High School serve?
Kauai High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kauai High School?
Kauai High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kauai High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kauai High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kauai High School rank in HI?
Kauai High School ranks #158 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kauai High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kauai High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Kauai High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kauai High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kauai High School a charter school?
No, Kauai High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kauai High School a Title I school?
No, Kauai High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kauai High School?
37.4% of students at Kauai 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
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kauai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (808) 274-3160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96766)
- 16,924
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 96766; 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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