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#190 of 292 schools in HI

Molokai High School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Hoolehua, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 158, Hoolehua, HI 96729

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Molokai High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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

73.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Molokai 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

$54,500

Median home value

$199,200

Median rent

$878/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akaula SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–121.1 mi27Compare →
Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available450Compare →
Kalani High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–12Not available1,375Compare →
Moanalua High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available1,933Compare →

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.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#190 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

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

About Molokai High School

Molokai High School is a public high school in Hoolehua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Molokai High School

What grades does Molokai High School serve?

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

How many students attend Molokai High School?

Molokai High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Molokai High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Molokai High School rank in HI?

Molokai High School ranks #190 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Molokai High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Molokai High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Molokai High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Molokai High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Molokai High School a charter school?

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

Is Molokai High School a Title I school?

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

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

73.5% of students at Molokai 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
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Maui County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 96729)
1,576
Area median age
38.9
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 96729; 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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