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#169 of 292 schools in HI
President William Mckinley High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1039 South King St, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 69.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at President William Mckinley High School score 49% 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 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where President William Mckinley 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,336
Median home value
$706,500
Median rent
$1,770/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Mission AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| St Andrews SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| President Theodore Roosevelt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #169 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
President William Mckinley High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About President William Mckinley High School
President William Mckinley High School is a public high school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,328 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about President William Mckinley High School
What grades does President William Mckinley High School serve?
President William Mckinley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend President William Mckinley High School?
President William Mckinley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at President William Mckinley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at President William Mckinley High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does President William Mckinley High School rank in HI?
President William Mckinley High School ranks #169 of 292 schools in HI.
What is President William Mckinley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
President William Mckinley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 President William Mckinley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, President William Mckinley High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is President William Mckinley High School a charter school?
No, President William Mckinley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is President William Mckinley High School a Title I school?
No, President William Mckinley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for President William Mckinley High School?
51.1% of students at President William Mckinley 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
- 1,328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (808) 594-0400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96814)
- 23,739
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 96814; 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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