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#148 of 292 schools in HI
Konawaena High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kealakekua, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Konawaena High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Konawaena 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,293
Median home value
$613,800
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96750; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula O EhunuikaimalinoEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Kalani High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,375 | Compare → |
| Moanalua High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,933 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #148 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
Konawaena High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Konawaena High School
Konawaena High School is a public high school in Kealakekua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 924 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Konawaena High School
What grades does Konawaena High School serve?
Konawaena High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Konawaena High School?
Konawaena High School has an enrollment of approximately 924 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Konawaena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Konawaena High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Konawaena High School rank in HI?
Konawaena High School ranks #148 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Konawaena High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Konawaena High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Konawaena High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Konawaena High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Konawaena High School a charter school?
No, Konawaena High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Konawaena High School a Title I school?
No, Konawaena High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Konawaena High School?
51.7% of students at Konawaena 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
- 924
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (808) 323-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96750)
- 3,137
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 96750; 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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