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Waimea High School

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Waimea High School ranks 41 st of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 34% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Waimea High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 759 students in Waimea, Hawaii. 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.

While Waimea High School is part of a highly-ranked district, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 13% in Mathematics, and 16% in Biology in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 87.0% and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 22.0% compared to the state averages. Additionally, Waimea High School serves a relatively low-income student population, with 50.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, the nearby Kauai High School outperforms Waimea High School on several key metrics, including a higher 4-year graduation rate (92.0% vs. 87.0%), lower chronic absenteeism (28.0% vs. 22.0%), and better academic performance on standardized tests, despite spending less per student ($15,149 vs. $17,813). This suggests that Waimea High School may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement targeted strategies to address the specific needs of its diverse student population and improve student outcomes.

711

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,813

Per pupil spending ?

51.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796

(808) 338-6800

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for Waimea High School:

Elementary:	Eleele Elementary School
	Kekaha Elementary School
Middle:	Waimea Canyon Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

29.8%

Pacific Islander:

29.4%

Hispanic:

17.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 35th percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2025

Worth a look

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

!Near the bottom of Hawaii Department of Education's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

41^st of 62

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd 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	19.5	41 of 62	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.3	42 of 67	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.8	40 of 53	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.2	43 of 52	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.9	36 of 48	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.2	41 of 52	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.8	22 of 53	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	19.2	44 of 63	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.2	43 of 53	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.8	33 of 51	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	39 of 56	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.8	17 of 58	70.7%	★★★★☆
2011	19.2	51 of 56	8.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.5	38 of 56	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.7	21 of 55	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.7	16 of 39	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.5	23 of 60	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	21.0	51 of 56	8.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.1	27 of 55	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	14.5	34 of 41	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.3	51 of 65	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	20.0	23 of 33	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	20 of 59	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	71.3	14 of 52	73.1%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	63.4	15 of 61	75.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	54.8	29 of 67	56.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	27.4	33 of 51	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.6	57 of 64	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Pacific Islander (2024)75th percentile+38 vs school

Hispanic (2024)73rd percentile+36 vs school

Special Education (2024)57th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2024)51st percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)30th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2025)17th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%

Biology I16%

Mathematics13%

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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
Waimea High School	Public	9-12	9707 Tsuchiya Rd	Waimea	96796	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 338-6800	711	48	14.8	51.3%	53 (7.5%)	2 (0.3%)	127 (17.9%)	212 (29.8%)	1 (0.1%)	209 (29.4%)	107 (15.0%)	19.5	41^st of 62 public high schools	33.9%		31.3	42^nd of 67 public high schools	37.3%	1	16.0	49.0	13.0	$17,813	$1,667	$16,146
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 Waimea High School

Is Waimea High School a good school?

Waimea High School ranks 41^st of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Waimea High School?

Students at Waimea High School are 30% Asian, 29% Pacific Islander, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 7% White.

What schools feed into Waimea High School?

Waimea High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eleele Elementary School
Elementary : Kekaha Elementary School
Middle : Waimea Canyon Middle School

What district is Waimea High School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

How many students attend Waimea High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 711 students attended Waimea High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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