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Waiakea High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
155 W Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 974-4888 · Part of Hawaii Department of Education school district
Students
1,183
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Setting
Town
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Waiakea High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Hawaii’s public schools
- Reading / language arts 27 pts above the state
On the path
Where Halaula kids come from and go next.
6–8Kohala Middle Schoolin Kapaau
9–12Waiakea High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 49.6%
Location
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155 W Kawili St, Hilo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9354
Grade 10235
Grade 11303
Grade 12283
Ungraded8
Enrollment over time
1,233’20
1,266’21
1,297’22
1,217’23
1,183’24
Down 4.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 26%Hispanic 24%Two or more races 21%Asian 20%White 9%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.