Hilo Intermediate School

Located at 587 Waianuenue Ave, in Hilo, Hawaii, Hilo Intermediate School is a low-enrollment intermediate school that teaches 560 students (grades 7 through 8), operated by Hawaii Department of Education.

Hilo Intermediate School is one of 296 schools operated by Hawaii Department of Education, a district that educates 167,071 students overall.

Demographically, Hilo Intermediate School lists that the most-represented group is Pacific Islander (34%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 27% Hispanic, 22% multiracial, 12% Asian, 5% White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.4:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 14.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 60% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Hawaii County put median household income runs about $78,639, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hawaii County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 27,129 students), of which Hilo Intermediate School is one.

The closest other public school is Hilo High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 11%: 506 students in 2018 compared to 560 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 10% to 27%.

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