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Best High Schools in Zip Code 96821

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At a glance

School

1,455

Students

5-star school

Top rankedKalani High School1^st of 62 Hawaii high schools

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Summary:

The 96821 zip code area is home to a single high school, Kalani High School, which has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Hawaii. Kalani High School serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district.

Kalani High School is a standout institution, ranking 1st out of 62 high schools in Hawaii for the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's exceptional performance is reflected in its high graduation rates, with a 94.0% four-year graduation rate, and its students' strong performance on standardized tests, with 74% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 51% in Mathematics, and 66% in Biology I. Additionally, Kalani High School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%, suggesting a high level of student engagement and attendance.

While Kalani High School serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 18.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's higher spending per student ($14,819) compared to the state average may contribute to its outstanding academic outcomes and resources available to students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 16.5 also suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for its students.

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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
Kalani High School	Public	9-12	4680 Kalanianaole Hwy	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-7744	1,455	85	17.1	18.6%	131 (9.0%)	5 (0.3%)	135 (9.3%)	789 (54.2%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (5.3%)	317 (21.8%)	86.1	1^st of 62 public high schools	98.4%		87.5	2^nd of 67 public high schools	97.0%	1	66.0	74.0	51.0	$14,819	$1,061	$13,758

Cities Near Zip Code 96821

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Honolulu	0.71 mi	76	10^th
Waimanalo	4.71 mi	3	41^st
Kailua	5.72 mi	13	7^th
Kaneohe	7.83 mi	12	30^th
Aiea	12.41 mi	7	18^th

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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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