Waianae Intermediate School

Waianae Intermediate School is one of the mid-sized 6-8 campuss in Waianae, Hawaii, overseen by Hawaii Department of Education, with 745 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8.

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

On the student-mix side, Waianae Intermediate School lists that the largest single group is Pacific Islander at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 29% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 7% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Waianae Intermediate School has 58 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.5:1, putting Waianae Intermediate School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Honolulu County (around 42%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Honolulu County shows the typical household earns roughly $106,195 per year, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Honolulu County runs 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students), of which Waianae Intermediate School is one.

The closest other public school is Kamaile Academy PCS, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Waianae Intermediate School has shrank 21%, going from 942 students in 2018 to 745 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 8% to 29% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Waianae Intermediate School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.