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#211 of 292 schools in HI

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI

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

89-980 Nanakuli Ave, Waianae, HI 96792

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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

71%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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 17Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$83,927

Median home value

$551,400

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·31 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

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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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
#211 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

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

About Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is a public high school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 954 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

What grades does Nanakuli High & Intermediate School serve?

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nanakuli High & Intermediate School rank in HI?

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School ranks #211 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

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

71.0% of students at Nanakuli High & Intermediate 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
954
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 96792)
49,879
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.3
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 96792; 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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