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Kulanihakoi High School

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Kulanihakoi High School ranks 48 th of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 65 Hawaii High Schools

Better than 26% of Hawaii high schools

Summary

Kulanihakoi High School is a public high school in Kihei, Hawaii serving about 370 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Hawaii Department of Education, and for 2025–2026 SchoolDigger ranked it 48th of 65 Hawaii high schools — 26th percentile, 1 star — the lowest ranking among its four nearby same-district high schools.

Academically, 41% of students were proficient in English language arts (ELA) and 13% in math in 2025–26, up from 30% and 7% the year before, which is meaningful improvement from a low starting point. ELA is close to Lahainaluna High School (44%), Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (43%) and King Kekaulike High School (46%), but below Maui High School (53%). Math trails Baldwin (17%), King Kekaulike (25%) and Maui High (25%), while edging past Lahainaluna (9%). Biology I is the clearest weak spot: 21% proficient, 12 to 21 points below every nearby high school, and down from 24% the previous year.

The sharpest difference is attendance: 45.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25 — better than 53.7% the year before, but still 9 to 17 points above nearby schools, which range from 28% to 36%. It is also higher than Lahainaluna's, even though Lahainaluna has a higher free/reduced lunch rate (57.2% vs 51.35%). Class sizes look favorable at 11.5 students per teacher, the lowest in the group, though that ratio has risen sharply from 2.7 and 7.2 in earlier years. Statewide, the school ranks in the 19th percentile for low-income students. Two gaps to keep in mind: no graduation rate is reported for Kulanihakoi, while nearby high schools range from 79.0% to 87.0%, and no per-student spending figure is available.

370

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

51.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753

(808) 727-6700

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.2%

White:

26.5%

Two or more races:

15.1%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

48^th of 65

Hawaii public high schools ?

Bottom 26%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)19th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)9th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts41%

Biology I21%

Mathematics13%

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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
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
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
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
Lahainaluna High School	Public	9-12	980 Lahainaluna Rd	Lahaina	96761	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 662-4000	813	58	14.0	57.2%	77 (9.5%)	4 (0.5%)	172 (21.2%)	286 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (19.8%)	113 (13.9%)	26	38^th of 65 public high schools	41.5%		16.9	45^th of 62 public high schools	27.4%	7	33.0	44.0	9.0	$15,003	$1,001	$14,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Kulanihakoi High School

Is Kulanihakoi High School a good school?

Kulanihakoi High School ranks 48^th of 65 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Kulanihakoi High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 370 students attended Kulanihakoi High School.

What district is Kulanihakoi High School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

What is the racial makeup of Kulanihakoi High School?

Students at Kulanihakoi High School are 32% Hispanic, 26% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 12% Pacific Islander.

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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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