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Very Good

#97 of 292 schools in HI

Top 33% in state

Waialua High & Intermediate School

High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waialua, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

67-160 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Waialua High & Intermediate School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

42.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Waialua 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$93,875

Median home value

$932,000

Median rent

$2,096/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·40 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
St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.4 mi83Compare →
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.

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
#97 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

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

About Waialua High & Intermediate School

Waialua High & Intermediate School is a public high school in Waialua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 608 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waialua High & Intermediate School

What grades does Waialua High & Intermediate School serve?

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

How many students attend Waialua High & Intermediate School?

Waialua High & Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Waialua High & Intermediate School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waialua High & Intermediate School rank in HI?

Waialua High & Intermediate School ranks #97 of 292 schools in HI.

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

Waialua High & Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Waialua High & Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waialua High & Intermediate School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waialua High & Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Waialua High & Intermediate School a Title I school?

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

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

42.3% of students at Waialua 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
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 96791)
6,434
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
45.7
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 96791; 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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