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King Kekaulike High School

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King Kekaulike High School ranks 23 rd of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 65 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 65% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

King Kekaulike High School is a grades 9–12 public school in Makawao, Hawaii, serving 1,217 students as part of the Hawaii Department of Education. In 2025–2026 it ranked 23rd of 65 Hawaii high schools — the 65th percentile, with 3 stars — placing it above the state median but outside the top quartile. The school has been stronger before: it reached the 79th percentile in both 2017–2018 and 2021–2022 and the 76th percentile as recently as 2023–2024, so it has settled into the mid-60s percentile range with 3 stars rather than its earlier 4 stars.

Among nearby schools, King Kekaulike is generally the second-strongest performer behind Maui High School, ahead of Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, and much farther ahead of Kulanihakoi High School. Its graduation rate of 85.0% in 2024–2025 is the highest among the schools with reported data, up from 79.2% the year before. Chronic absenteeism, at 34.0%, is higher than Maui's 28% and Baldwin's 32%, though well below Kulanihakoi's 45%. Class sizes look favorable: a student–teacher ratio of 14.6, nearly matching Maui's 14.8 and better than Baldwin's 17.5. Its free/reduced lunch rate of 42.4% is lower than Baldwin's and Kulanihakoi's but higher than Maui's.

Test scores show clear strengths and one concern. In 2025–2026, King Kekaulike tied Maui High for the top math proficiency rate at 25%, had the highest Biology I proficiency at 42%, and placed second in ELA at 46% — 7 points behind Maui's 53%. ELA is the biggest vulnerability, falling from 64% in 2022–2023 to 59.48%, then 45% in 2024–2025, with a slight uptick to 46%. Math has held steady around 25%, and Biology I improved from 38.33% to 42%. Effectiveness for student groups varies: special education students ranked in the 86th percentile in 2025–2026 but the 39th in 2024–2025, Asian students improved from the 51st to the 75th percentile, and low socio-economic status students were at the 64th percentile in 2025–2026, while English Language Learner students were at the 37th percentile in 2023–2024.

1,217

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,779

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768

(808) 573-8710

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Feeder schools for King Kekaulike High School:

Elementary:	Haiku Elementary School
	Kula Elementary School
	Makawao Elementary School
	Paia Elementary School
	More...
	Pukalani Elementary School
Middle:	Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

25.1%

White:

24.0%

Two or more races:

23.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 66th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

23^rd of 65

Hawaii public high schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^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
2026	41.1	23 of 65	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.9	23 of 62	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	16 of 67	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	14 of 53	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	11 of 52	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	55.7	25 of 48	47.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.0	15 of 52	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2017	52.3	17 of 63	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	60.4	18 of 53	66.0%	★★★★☆
2015	31.4	38 of 51	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	50.5	30 of 56	46.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	77.6	11 of 58	81.0%	★★★★☆
2011	69.1	15 of 56	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	42.6	34 of 56	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.1	16 of 55	70.9%	★★★★☆
2008	43.7	25 of 39	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	34.9	45 of 60	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	44.3	34 of 56	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	87.0	5 of 55	90.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	10 of 40	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	46.7	16 of 41	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	32 of 65	50.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	28.3	37 of 59	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	54.5	26 of 52	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	40.1	23 of 64	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	52.1	27 of 61	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	6 of 42	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	30.1	23 of 38	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	81.1	8 of 67	88.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	34.5	26 of 53	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	29.1	30 of 51	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.2	25 of 64	60.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2024)91st percentile+15 vs school

Special Education (2026)86th percentile+21 vs school

Asian (2026)75th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile~ school

Pacific Islander (2024)56th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2024)50th percentile-26 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)37th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts46%

Biology I42%

Mathematics25%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Biology I (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
King Kekaulike High School	Public	9-12	121 Kula Hwy	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8710	1,217	83	14.6	42.4%	292 (24.0%)	6 (0.5%)	256 (21.0%)	74 (6.1%)	3 (0.2%)	305 (25.1%)	281 (23.1%)	41.1	23^rd of 65 public high schools	64.6%		38.9	23^rd of 62 public high schools	62.9%		42.0	46.0	25.0	$15,779	$1,005	$14,774
Kulanihakoi High School	Public	9-12	901 Piilani Hwy	Kihei	96753	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 727-6700	370	32	11.5	51.4%	98 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (32.2%)	51 (13.8%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (11.9%)	56 (15.1%)	15.2	48^th of 65 public high schools	26.2%					(n/a)	21.0	41.0	13.0
Maui High School	Public	9-12	660 S Lono Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 873-3000	1,725	116	14.8	35.0%	80 (4.6%)	3 (0.2%)	299 (17.3%)	773 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	319 (18.5%)	251 (14.6%)	44.2	20^th of 65 public high schools	69.2%		51.2	15^th of 62 public high schools	75.8%	5	39.0	53.0	25.0	$14,806	$984	$13,822
Henry Perrine Baldwin High School	Public	9-12	1650 Kaahumanu Ave	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5656	1,266	72	17.5	45.3%	73 (5.8%)	3 (0.2%)	280 (22.1%)	275 (21.7%)	1 (0.1%)	361 (28.5%)	273 (21.6%)	30	34^th of 65 public high schools	47.7%		26	37^th of 62 public high schools	40.3%	3	36.0	43.0	17.0	$15,305	$935	$14,370

Frequently Asked Questions about King Kekaulike High School

What is the racial makeup of King Kekaulike High School?

Students at King Kekaulike High School are 25% Pacific Islander, 24% White, 23% Two or more races, 21% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

How many students attend King Kekaulike High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,217 students attended King Kekaulike High School.

What district is King Kekaulike High School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What schools feed into King Kekaulike High School?

King Kekaulike High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Haiku Elementary School
Elementary : Kula Elementary School
Elementary : Makawao Elementary School
Elementary : Paia Elementary School
Elementary : Pukalani Elementary School
Middle : Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School

Is King Kekaulike High School a good school?

King Kekaulike High School ranks 23^rd of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2013–14 through 2024–25 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2025–26 graduation ratesSep 19, 2026

2025–26 HSA & Smarter Balanced Assessments scoresSep 19, 2026

2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesSep 18, 2025

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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