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#176 of 292 schools in HI

Maui High School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kahului, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

660 S Lono Ave, Kahului, HI 96732

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at Maui High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
26%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maui 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$94,360

Median home value

$832,700

Median rent

$1,479/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
15 boys'·15 girls'·47 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
Kaahumanu Hou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–110.9 mi46Compare →
Henry Perrine Baldwin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.7 mi1,345Compare →
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.0 mi302Compare →
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–122.0 mi319Compare →

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
#176 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

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

About Maui High School

Maui High School is a public high school in Kahului, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,908 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maui High School

What grades does Maui High School serve?

Maui High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maui High School?

Maui High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,908 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maui High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maui High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maui High School rank in HI?

Maui High School ranks #176 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Maui High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maui High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Maui High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maui High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maui High School a charter school?

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

Is Maui High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.4% of students at Maui 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
1,908
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 96732)
25,889
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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 96732; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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