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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the King Kekaulike High School administration to hear?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
1,217
High
DISTRICT 1,058 · STATE 1,058
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000251
King Kekaulike High School
121 Kula Hwy, Pukalani, HI 96768 · (808) 573-8710 · Maui County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,217 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 51% of Hawaii public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Hawaii public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
83 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
516 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 362 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 271 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 308 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 265 | 22% |
| Ungraded | 11 | 1% |
Student demographics
78%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 79% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Strive HI 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
45.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
25.0%
HI avg 41.9%
What this means: On the Strive HI, Hawaii's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Hawaii schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42.
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like King Kekaulike High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kekaulike High School this school | 1,217 | 42.4% | N/A |
| Waialua High & Intermediate School Waialua | 574 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Konawaena High School Kealakekua | 955 | 51.7% | N/A |
| Kealakehe High School Kailua-Kona | 1,401 | 51.1% | N/A |
| Kapaa High School Kapaa | 1,005 | 31.6% | N/A |
| Waiakea High School Hilo | 1,183 | 40.6% | N/A |
Matched among Hawaii high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where King Kekaulike High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Hawaii | In Maui County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 25.0% | #19 of 43 | #1 of 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #34 of 43 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,217 | #18 of 46 | #3 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #18 of 41 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 77.8% | #9 of 41 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.4% | #24 of 43 | #5 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.9% | #5 of 16 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,217
+92 (+8%) vs 2020
-14% since 2000-01, when it was 1,422
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,217 | 83 | 14.7:1 | 42% (516) |
| 2023-24 | 1,233 | 75 | 16.4:1 | 48% (587) |
| 2022-23 | 1,168 | 72 | 16.2:1 | 48% (562) |
| 2020-21 | 1,125 | 76 | 14.8:1 | 50% (560) |
| 2017-18 | 1,088 | 73 | 14.9:1 | 45% (492) |
| 2015-16 | 1,043 | 68 | 15.3:1 | 47% (485) |
| 2010-11 | 1,147 | 74 | 15.5:1 | 41% (470) |
| 2000-01 | 1,422 | 82 | 17.3:1 | 24% (338) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for King Kekaulike High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (1,088 to 1,217); teachers up 14% (73 to 83).
About King Kekaulike High School
King Kekaulike High School sits in Pukalani, Hawaii, and is classified as a high school. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,217 students in grades 9 through 12.
King Kekaulike High School is run by Hawaii Department of Education, whose 296 schools enroll 167,071 students.
At King Kekaulike High School, the largest share of students is Pacific Islander, at 25%. It is also 24% White, 23% multiracial, 21% Hispanic, and 6% Asian. King Kekaulike High School's diversity index is 78%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 83 full-time-equivalent teachers at King Kekaulike High School and a ratio of 14.7:1. That matches the 14.4:1 average for high schools in Hawaii fairly closely. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 42% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Maui County average 51%.
allk12 grades King Kekaulike High School a B-. The grade compares the school only with Hawaii public high schools, because each state gives its own test.
Maui County census figures show that the median household income is $97,161, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 34 public schools in Maui County, enrolling about 19,695 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, Pukalani Elementary School is the closest, at about 1.5 miles. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of King Kekaulike High School.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Over 4 years, King Kekaulike High School's enrollment climbed 8%, to 1,217.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Maui County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
164,522
Census ACS
Median income
$97,161
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
19,695 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Pukalani Elementary School1.5 mi · 455
- Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School1.6 mi · 944
- Makawao Elementary School2.2 mi · 463
- Kula Elementary School4.6 mi · 339
- Paia Elementary School5.5 mi · 406
- Haiku Elementary School7.0 mi · 336
Frequently asked questions
About King Kekaulike High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at King Kekaulike High School?
King Kekaulike High School enrolls approximately 1,217 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does King Kekaulike High School serve?
King Kekaulike High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at King Kekaulike High School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at King Kekaulike High School.
How diverse is King Kekaulike High School?
King Kekaulike High School reports a student body of 24% White, 21% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% Asian, 23% Two or more.
Who oversees King Kekaulike High School?
King Kekaulike High School is overseen by Hawaii Department of Education in Maui County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.