55 public schools serving approximately 27,258 students, in a county of 205,769 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hawaii Department of Education
27,258 students · 1 district in Hawaii County
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hawaii County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Hawaii County?
There are 55 public K-12 schools in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with a combined enrollment of about 27,258.
How many high schools are in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County, Hawaii has 10 public high schools, along with 7 middle schools and 29 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Hawaii County?
Hawaii Department of Education is the largest school district in Hawaii County, serving approximately 27,258 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County has roughly 205,769 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hawaii County?
Median household income in Hawaii County is $78,639, below the Hawaii average of $90,683. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hawaii County?
Approximately 31.4% of adults 25 and older in Hawaii County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hawaii County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.3% of students in Hawaii County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Hawaii county average of 49.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hawaii County schools?
Across Hawaii County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hawaii County?
Hawaii County residents are approximately 31% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 21% Asian, 33% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hawaii County is owner-occupied?
Hawaii County has about 90,735 housing units, of which roughly 74.0% are owner-occupied.
