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Kapaa High School

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Kapaa High School ranks 38 th of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

38^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 39% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Kapaa High School is a public high school located in Kapaa, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,038 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Kapaa High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 23rd out of 63 high schools in 2016-2017 to 44th out of 51 in 2014-2015. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 38th out of 62 high schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 11th out of 52 high schools in the state, but other subgroups like Asian, African American, Pacific Islander, and White students performing relatively lower. Kapaa High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, with 94.0% in the 2024-2025 school year and 93.7% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to the nearby Kauai High School, which has a similar enrollment size, Kapaa High School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, with 39.0% in the 2024-2025 school year and 36.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Kauai High School's 28.0% in 2024-2025. Kapaa High School's test scores in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the HSA/Biology I exam, are generally lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates of 46% in ELA, 20% in Math, and 27% in Biology I in 2024-2025.

1,005

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,461

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4695 Mailihuna Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746

(808) 821-4400

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for Kapaa High School:

Elementary:	Hanalei Elementary School
	Kapaa Elementary School
	Kilauea Elementary School
Middle:	Kapaa Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

26.1%

Pacific Islander:

23.4%

Hispanic:

19.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 14th percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

38^th of 62

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 14% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 42High Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	25.8	38 of 62	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	39 of 67	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	27 of 53	49.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.1	39 of 52	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.3	31 of 48	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.4	28 of 52	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.0	23 of 53	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.8	23 of 63	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.0	23 of 53	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	12.4	44 of 51	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	59.1	21 of 56	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	77.2	12 of 58	79.3%	★★★★☆
2011	66.4	20 of 56	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.3	27 of 56	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.2	24 of 55	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.3	18 of 39	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.4	25 of 60	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.0	25 of 56	55.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	21.1	45 of 55	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	13.9	35 of 41	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.1	54 of 65	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	10 of 33	69.7%	★★★★☆
2024	25.9	41 of 59	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	73.7	11 of 52	78.8%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	24.0	46 of 61	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	27.8	24 of 38	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.1	22 of 67	67.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	19.8	39 of 51	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.1	40 of 64	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)79th percentile+37 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)70th percentile+31 vs school

Special Education (2025)37th percentile~ school

Pacific Islander (2024)25th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile-15 vs school

African American (2024)18th percentile-24 vs school

Asian (2025)15th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%

Biology I27%

Mathematics20%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Biology I (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Biology I All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kapaa High School	Public	9-12	4695 Mailihuna Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 821-4400	1,005	58	17.3	31.6%	179 (17.8%)	4 (0.4%)	192 (19.1%)	131 (13.0%)	2 (0.2%)	235 (23.4%)	262 (26.1%)	25.8	38^th of 62 public high schools	38.7%		33.1	39^th of 67 public high schools	41.8%	1	27.0	46.0	20.0	$16,461	$1,310	$15,151
Kauai High School	Public	9-12	3577 Lala Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 274-3160	1,016	71	14.4	40.4%	78 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	200 (19.7%)	283 (27.9%)	1 (0.1%)	196 (19.3%)	256 (25.2%)	27.3	36^th of 62 public high schools	41.9%		46.2	33^rd of 67 public high schools	50.7%	3	23.0	52.0	19.0	$15,149	$1,109	$14,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapaa High School

How many students attend Kapaa High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,005 students attended Kapaa High School.

Is Kapaa High School a good school?

Kapaa High School ranks 38^th of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kapaa High School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What schools feed into Kapaa High School?

Kapaa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hanalei Elementary School
Elementary : Kapaa Elementary School
Elementary : Kilauea Elementary School
Middle : Kapaa Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kapaa High School?

Students at Kapaa High School are 26% Two or more races, 23% Pacific Islander, 19% Hispanic, 18% White, 13% Asian.

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