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#159 of 292 schools in HI
Waimea High School
High School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waimea, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 339, Waimea, HI 96796
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waimea High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waimea 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,222
Median home value
$573,900
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96796; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niihau High & Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #159 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
Waimea High School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waimea High School
Waimea High School is a public high school in Waimea, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 759 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waimea High School
What grades does Waimea High School serve?
Waimea High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waimea High School?
Waimea High School has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimea High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimea High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waimea High School rank in HI?
Waimea High School ranks #159 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Waimea High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waimea High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Waimea High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waimea High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waimea High School a charter school?
No, Waimea High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waimea High School a Title I school?
No, Waimea High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waimea High School?
50.9% of students at Waimea 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kauai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (808) 338-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96796)
- 2,070
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 96796; 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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