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Castle High School

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Castle High School ranks 35 th of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 44% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Castle High School is a public high school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12. It 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 Castle High School has seen some challenges in recent years, including a decline in its 4-year graduation rate from 83.8% in 2023-2024 to 81.0% in 2024-2025, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.0% in 2024-2025, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and HSA/Biology I, is generally lower than nearby high-performing schools like Moanalua High School and President Theodore Roosevelt High School. For example, in 2024-2025, Castle High School had 56% proficiency in ELA, 14% in Math, and 23% in Biology I, compared to Moanalua High School's 72% in ELA, 32% in Math, and 50% in Biology I.

The data also reveals that Castle High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a focus on equity to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past 10 years, from a high of 11th in 2018-2019 to its current 35th ranking, indicating that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its performance.

997

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,522

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744

(808) 233-5600

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for Castle High School:

Elementary:	Ahuimanu Elementary School
	Heeia Elementary School
	Kahaluu Elementary School
	Kaneohe Elementary School
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	Kapunahala Elementary School
	Puohala Elementary School
	Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
	Waiahole Elementary School
Middle:	Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

36.0%

Two or more races:

22.3%

Hispanic:

21.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

35^th of 62

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^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	29.2	35 of 62	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	26 of 67	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	29 of 53	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.7	16 of 52	69.2%	★★★★☆
2021	42.5	30 of 48	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.1	11 of 52	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	61.4	21 of 53	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.2	27 of 63	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.2	20 of 53	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.5	19 of 51	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.9	20 of 56	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.2	33 of 58	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.9	34 of 56	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.9	28 of 56	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.4	37 of 55	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.2	21 of 39	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	73.4	13 of 60	78.3%	★★★★☆
2006	63.0	19 of 56	66.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	0.0	49 of 55	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	11.2	36 of 41	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.7	43 of 65	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	50.1	17 of 59	71.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	55.4	25 of 52	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	43.0	14 of 32	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.0	8 of 61	86.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	11 of 38	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	12 of 67	82.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	32 of 51	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.1	17 of 64	73.4%	★★★★☆

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)

English Language Learner (2024)71st percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2025)71st percentile+28 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)56th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2024)52nd percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)37th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)12th percentile-31 vs school

African American (2024)11th percentile-50 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%

Biology I23%

Mathematics14%

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by a parent
Saturday, November 9, 2013

As a parent of a high schooler, I was very disappointed with the education that my children were receiving at Castle. The education staff, was especially not helpful, so I removed my children from the school.
Unfortunately, many of the staff (not all) are not there to support your children. Close Quote

Schools Near Castle High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	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 Science All Grades	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
Castle High School	Public	9-12	45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 233-5600	997	83	12.0	48.5%	63 (6.3%)	5 (0.5%)	217 (21.8%)	131 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	359 (36.0%)	222 (22.3%)	29.2	35^th of 62 public high schools	43.5%		52.3	26^th of 67 public high schools	61.2%	9		23.0	56.0	14.0	$16,522	$1,302	$15,220
Hakipuu Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	45-720 Keaahala Rd	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 235-9155	55	3	18.3	47.3%	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (50.9%)	12 (21.8%)								(n/a)					$11,943	$3,067	$8,876
Kalaheo High School	Public	9-12	730 Iliaina St	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 254-7900	874	51	17.1	14.5%	404 (46.2%)	18 (2.1%)	160 (18.3%)	62 (7.1%)	2 (0.2%)	90 (10.3%)	138 (15.8%)	68	8^th of 62 public high schools	87.1%		79.1	5^th of 67 public high schools	92.5%	3		52.0	71.0	30.0	$16,563	$1,125	$15,438
Kailua High School	Public	9-12	451 Ulumanu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7900	795	61	13.1	47.9%	63 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	163 (20.5%)	101 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	311 (39.1%)	157 (19.7%)	44.5	19^th of 62 public high schools	69.4%		46.2	32^nd of 67 public high schools	52.2%	13		29.0	64.0	27.0	$16,918	$1,349	$15,569
Olomana School	Public	7-12	42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7866	77	37	2.0	62.3%	4 (5.2%)	1 (1.3%)	15 (19.5%)	5 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (57.1%)	8 (10.4%)								(n/a)	2.0				$76,044	$11,241	$64,803
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS	Public, Charter	6-12	2101 Makiki Heights Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 945-1600	132	18	7.5	30.3%	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	43 (32.6%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (49.2%)	18 (13.6%)	4.5	58^th of 62 public high schools	6.5%		41.9	36^th of 67 public high schools	46.3%	22	5.0		30.0	7.0	$9,491	$647	$8,844
President Theodore Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1120 Nehoa St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 587-4600	1,336	81	16.4	35.3%	63 (4.7%)	8 (0.6%)	166 (12.4%)	642 (48.1%)	2 (0.1%)	222 (16.6%)	233 (17.4%)	62.3	11^th of 62 public high schools	82.3%		69	12^th of 67 public high schools	82.1%	1		51.0	59.0	33.0	$15,513	$1,085	$14,428
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School	Public	9-12	1564 North King St	Honolulu	96817	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 832-3600	2,094	135	15.5	52.5%	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	114 (5.4%)	1,109 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	709 (33.9%)	155 (7.4%)	36.8	26^th of 62 public high schools	58.1%		38.2	37^th of 67 public high schools	44.8%	11		32.0	56.0	15.0	$15,338	$1,365	$13,973
Moanalua High School	Public	9-12	2825 Ala Ilima St	Honolulu	96819	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 837-8455	1,966	120	16.3	24.3%	168 (8.5%)	63 (3.2%)	321 (16.3%)	792 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	245 (12.5%)	377 (19.2%)	68.6	6^th of 62 public high schools	90.3%		80.5	4^th of 67 public high schools	94.0%	2		50.0	72.0	32.0	$14,794	$1,102	$13,692
President William McKinley High School	Public	9-12	1039 South King St	Honolulu	96814	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 594-0400	1,245	90	13.9	53.3%	26 (2.1%)	10 (0.8%)	117 (9.4%)	576 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	352 (28.3%)	164 (13.2%)	43.6	21^st of 62 public high schools	66.1%		61.9	17^th of 67 public high schools	74.6%	4		31.0	60.0	27.0	$15,909	$1,348	$14,561

Frequently Asked Questions about Castle High School

What is the racial makeup of Castle High School?

Students at Castle High School are 36% Pacific Islander, 22% Two or more races, 22% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% White.

What schools feed into Castle High School?

Castle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ahuimanu Elementary School
Elementary : Heeia Elementary School
Elementary : Kahaluu Elementary School
Elementary : Kaneohe Elementary School
Elementary : Kapunahala Elementary School
Elementary : Puohala Elementary School
Elementary : Reverend Benjamin Parker Elementary School
Elementary : Waiahole Elementary School
Middle : Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School

How many students attend Castle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 997 students attended Castle High School.

Is Castle High School a good school?

Castle High School ranks 35^th of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Castle High School in?

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