Castle High School

Summary:

Castle High School is a public high school located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,108 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Castle High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, ranging from a high of 11th out of 52 Hawaii high schools (4 stars) in 2018-2019 to a low of 30th out of 48 (2 stars) in 2020-2021. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 26th out of 67 Hawaii high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 61 for Pacific Islander students (4 stars) and 17th out of 64 for White students (4 stars). However, its four-year graduation rate of 83.8% is lower than the top-performing nearby schools like Moanalua High School (96.4%) and Kalaheo High School (93.8%).

Castle High School's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and HSA/Biology I, is generally lower than the top-performing nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, Castle High School had 57.33% proficiency in English Language Arts and 11.56% in Mathematics, compared to Moanalua High School's 74.27% and 37.14%, respectively. Additionally, Castle High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.66% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates at some of the nearby higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
       Kaneohe, HI  96744


(808) 233-5600

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,522 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,036

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
36.1%
Two or more races:
21.2%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castle High School ranks better than 61.2% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 22nd among 44 ranked high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Castle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Castle High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (36.1%), two or more races (21.2%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle High School is 12.5, which is the 8th best among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle High School is $16,522, which is the 15th highest among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle High School 26th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Castle High School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Castle High School

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Rank History for all students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.99 19th 56 66.1%
2007 73.41 13th 60 78.3%
2008 51.24 21st 39 46.2%
2009 40.42 37th 55 32.7%
2010 51.86 28th 56 50.0%
2011 40.85 34th 56 39.3%
2012 48.16 33rd 58 43.1%
2013 60.92 20th 56 64.3%
2015 59.51 19th 51 62.7%
2016 58.24 20th 53 62.3%
2017 35.15 27th 63 57.1%
2018 61.40 21st 53 60.4%
2019 77.09 11th 52 78.8%
2021 42.52 30th 48 37.5%
2022 64.74 16th 52 69.2%
2023 48.83 29th 53 45.3%
2024 52.30 26th 67 61.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.10 17th 59 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.20 12th 67 82.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.69 43rd 65 33.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 49th 55 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.43 25th 52 51.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.02 8th 61 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.08 17th 64 73.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, November 9, 2013

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Castle High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 18 1494 42 5 n/a n/a 0 1963
1989 348 18 1397 38 4 n/a n/a 0 1805
1990 344 16 1361 35 10 n/a n/a 0 1766
1991 316 31 1338 16 20 n/a n/a 2 1723
1992 276 12 1297 97 18 n/a n/a 0 1700
1993 319 12 1302 97 11 n/a n/a 0 1741
1994 300 16 1371 99 9 n/a n/a 0 1795
1995 304 20 1520 125 5 n/a n/a 0 1974
1996 304 20 1520 125 5 n/a n/a 0 1974
1997 235 24 121 365 4 n/a n/a 1300 2049
1998 353 29 1534 110 6 n/a n/a 0 2032
1999 340 23 1476 109 3 n/a n/a 0 1951
2000 349 16 1442 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1931
2001 329 16 1395 127 2 n/a n/a 0 1869
2002 282 17 1372 122 0 n/a n/a 0 1793
2003 282 17 1372 122 0 n/a n/a 0 1793
2004 266 15 1395 109 4 n/a n/a 0 1789
2005 255 17 1420 105 6 n/a n/a 0 1803
2006 242 19 1397 86 3 n/a n/a 0 1747
2007 233 17 1328 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1652
2008 198 19 1268 65 2 n/a n/a 0 1552
2009 207 18 1191 57 7 n/a n/a 0 1480
2010 224 16 1120 55 6 n/a n/a 0 1421
2011 197 16 365 37 5 724 6 0 1350
2012 172 18 339 52 2 625 39 0 1247
2013 164 15 341 49 3 598 63 0 1233
2014 133 12 329 65 3 587 71 0 1200
2015 127 15 319 68 2 600 80 0 1211
2016 109 12 303 72 2 605 76 0 1179
2017 100 15 289 81 1 614 81 0 1181
2018 109 14 286 83 1 589 91 0 1173
2019 97 8 269 104 1 562 88 0 1129
2020 116 5 270 104 1 517 94 0 1107
2021 105 6 266 135 2 481 132 0 1127
2022 85 6 228 169 2 462 164 0 1116
2023 74 4 198 200 2 430 200 0 1108
2024 68 4 155 214 1 374 220 0 1036

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1963 107.5 18.2 9
1989 1805 87.0 20.7 9.2
1990 1766 89.0 19.8 7.1
1991 1723 89.0 19.3 10.3
1992 1700 92.5 18.3 7.2
1993 1741 101.5 17.2 8.4
1994 1795 105.0 17.1 5
1995 1974 113.0 17.5 6.6
1996 1974 113.0 17.5 6.6
1997 2049 111.0 18.5 38.2
1998 2032 114.5 17.7 13.9
1999 1951 119.0 16.4 27.7
2000 1931 115.5 16.7 28.7
2001 1869 111.0 16.8 30
2002 1793 111.5 16.1 28.5
2003 1793 111.5 16.1 28.5
2004 1789 109.0 16.4 28.1
2005 1803 108.5 16.6 24.9
2006 1747 110.5 15.8 29.8
2007 1652 109.0 15.2 31.1
2008 1552 103.5 15.0 29.4
2009 1480 100.0 14.8 34.1
2010 1421 92.0 15.4 39
2011 1350 91.5 14.7 38
2012 1247 93.5 13.3 42.7
2013 1233 85.0 14.5 41.9
2014 1200 82.0 14.6 42.8
2015 1211 73.0 16.5 41
2016 1179 78.0 15.1 42.9
2017 1181 75.5 15.6 41.1
2018 1173 80.0 14.6 38.1
2019 1129 80.0 14.1 38.5
2020 1107 80.0 13.8 38.8
2021 1127 78.5 14.3 44.5
2022 1116 78.5 14.2 39.6
2023 1108 78.5 14.1 46.7
2024 1036 82.5 12.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Castle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1963 107.5 18.2 9
1989 1805 87.0 20.7 9.2
1990 1766 89.0 19.8 7.1
1991 1723 89.0 19.3 10.3
1992 1700 92.5 18.3 7.2
1993 1741 101.5 17.2 8.4
1994 1795 105.0 17.1 5
1995 1974 113.0 17.5 6.6
1996 1974 113.0 17.5 6.6
1997 2049 111.0 18.5 38.2
1998 2032 114.5 17.7 13.9
1999 1951 119.0 16.4 27.7
2000 1931 115.5 16.7 28.7
2001 1869 111.0 16.8 30
2002 1793 111.5 16.1 28.5
2003 1793 111.5 16.1 28.5
2004 1789 109.0 16.4 28.1
2005 1803 108.5 16.6 24.9
2006 1747 110.5 15.8 29.8
2007 1652 109.0 15.2 31.1
2008 1552 103.5 15.0 29.4
2009 1480 100.0 14.8 34.1
2010 1421 92.0 15.4 39
2011 1350 91.5 14.7 38
2012 1247 93.5 13.3 42.7
2013 1233 85.0 14.5 41.9
2014 1200 82.0 14.6 42.8
2015 1211 73.0 16.5 41
2016 1179 78.0 15.1 42.9
2017 1181 75.5 15.6 41.1
2018 1173 80.0 14.6 38.1
2019 1129 80.0 14.1 38.5
2020 1107 80.0 13.8 38.8
2021 1127 78.5 14.3 44.5
2022 1116 78.5 14.2 39.6
2023 1108 78.5 14.1 46.7
2024 1036 82.5 12.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Castle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,302 (7.9%) $15,220 (92.1%) $16,522

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 52 High schoolsRanks 29th of 53 High schools
 33.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Castle High School)6961
 8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5959
11th Grade Mathematics (Castle High School)3519
 16%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3025
 5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Castle High School)6859
 9%
All Grades Mathematics (Castle High School)3518
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11291108
 1.9%
African American84
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian269198
 26.4%
Hispanic104200
 92.3%
Pacific Islander562430
 23.5%
White9774
 23.7%
Two or More Races88200
 127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%46.7%
 8.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,036 students attended Castle High School.

Castle High School ranks 26th of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Castle High School are 36% Pacific Islander, 21% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 7% White.


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