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King Kekaulike High School

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King Kekaulike High School ranks 23 rd of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 62 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 63% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

King Kekaulike High School is a public high school located in Makawao, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,233 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.

King Kekaulike High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Hawaii high schools over the past several years, with a ranking as high as 11 out of 52 schools in 2021-2022. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 3 and 4 stars out of 5, indicating above-average performance compared to other Hawaii high schools. While the school has shown strong performance for African American students, ranking 5 out of 55 Hawaii high schools in 2023-2024, its performance for English Language Learner and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking 37 out of 59 and 8 out of 67 Hawaii high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's four-year graduation rate has improved, increasing from 79.2% in 2023-2024 to 85.0% in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Henry Perrine Baldwin High School performs worse than King Kekaulike High School in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, Maui High School outperforms King Kekaulike High School in several areas, including statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The high chronic absenteeism rate at King Kekaulike High School, at 34.0% in 2024-2025, is a concern and may be an area for the school to focus on addressing.

1,217

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,779

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

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: Recently slipping — 79th percentile in 2018 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Hawaii median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 79th-percentile peak (2018) to 63rd (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

23^rd of 62

Hawaii public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^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	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
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%	★★★☆☆

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
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
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

Asian (2025)61st percentile~ school

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

Hispanic (2024)50th percentile-26 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2025)39th percentile-23 vs school

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

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%

Biology I40%

Mathematics25%

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Schools Near King Kekaulike High School

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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
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%)	38.9	23^rd of 62 public high schools	62.9%		62.5	16^th of 67 public high schools	76.1%	7	40.0	45.0	25.0	$15,779	$1,005	$14,774
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%)	51.2	15^th of 62 public high schools	75.8%		64.7	13^th of 67 public high schools	80.6%	2	38.0	65.0	22.0	$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%)	26	37^th of 62 public high schools	40.3%		57.6	20^th of 67 public high schools	70.1%	17	24.0	50.0	18.0	$15,305	$935	$14,370

Frequently Asked Questions about King Kekaulike High School

What district is King Kekaulike High School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

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.

Is King Kekaulike High School a good school?

King Kekaulike High School ranks 23^rd of 62 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend King Kekaulike High School?

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

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

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