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#170 of 292 schools in HI

King Kekaulike High School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Pukalani, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

121 Kula Hwy, Pukalani, HI 96768

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at King Kekaulike High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 46% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where King Kekaulike 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,942

Median home value

$905,400

Median rent

$1,794/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kamehameha Schools MauiPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–120.8 mi1,095Compare →
Seabury HallPrivate · tuition6.9private5–121.5 mi503Compare →
Haleakala Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition3.0privatePK–124.3 mi631Compare →
Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available450Compare →

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
#170 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

King Kekaulike High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King Kekaulike High School

King Kekaulike High School is a public high school in Pukalani, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King Kekaulike High School

What grades does King Kekaulike High School serve?

King Kekaulike High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend King Kekaulike High School?

King Kekaulike High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King Kekaulike High School?

The student-teacher ratio at King Kekaulike High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King Kekaulike High School rank in HI?

King Kekaulike High School ranks #170 of 292 schools in HI.

What is King Kekaulike High School's MySchoolScout rating?

King Kekaulike High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 King Kekaulike High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King Kekaulike High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is King Kekaulike High School a charter school?

No, King Kekaulike High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King Kekaulike High School a Title I school?

No, King Kekaulike High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Kekaulike High School?

47.6% of students at King Kekaulike 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
1,233
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 96768)
18,782
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
44.5
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 96768; 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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