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#256 of 292 schools in HI

Olomana School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kailua, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy, Kailua, HI 96734

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 44.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.1:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism83.3%

Students at Olomana School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Olomana 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$131,554

Median home value

$1,246,300

Median rent

$3,297/mo

College educated

53.4%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Kailua High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.9 mi795Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.0 mi227Compare →
Kalaheo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.6 mi882Compare →
Castle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–123.7 mi1,036Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#256 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

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

About Olomana School

Olomana School is a public high school in Kailua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 78 students in grades 7th-12th with a 2.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olomana School

What grades does Olomana School serve?

Olomana School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Olomana School?

Olomana School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olomana School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olomana School is 2.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olomana School rank in HI?

Olomana School ranks #256 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Olomana School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olomana School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Olomana School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olomana School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Olomana School a charter school?

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

Is Olomana School a Title I school?

No, Olomana School is not currently a Title I school.

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

62.8% of students at Olomana 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
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.3%
4-Year Graduation
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 96734)
50,985
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38.4
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 96734; 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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