Enrollment
286
High
DISTRICT 1,058 · STATE 1,058
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000265
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
73-4500 Kahilihili St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · (808) 327-4751 · Hawaii County
GRADES 06–12HIGH41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 55% of Hawaii public high schools
- BTest 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
16.8:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
59 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
0
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 6 | 44 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 44 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 42 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 47 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 39 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 43 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 27 | 9% |
Student demographics
74%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
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Strive HI 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
47.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
22.0%
HI avg 41.9%
What this means: On the Strive HI, Hawaii's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hawaii Explorations Academy this school | 286 | 20.6% | N/A |
| Kalaheo High School Kailua | 874 | 14.5% | N/A |
| Kapaa High School Kapaa | 1,005 | 31.6% | N/A |
| Henry J Kaiser High School Honolulu | 1,073 | 12.2% | N/A |
| Waialua High & Intermediate School Waialua | 574 | 38.9% | N/A |
| King Kekaulike High School Pukalani | 1,217 | 42.4% | 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 West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Hawaii | In Hawaii County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.0% | #24 of 43 | #5 of 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #30 of 43 | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 286 | #40 of 46 | #8 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #36 of 41 | #8 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.8% | #28 of 41 | #9 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.6% | #39 of 43 | #9 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.5% | #4 of 16 | #3 of 8 |
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
286
+11 (+4%) vs 2020
+136% since 2000-01, when it was 121
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 13.8:1
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 | 286 | 17 | 16.8:1 | 21% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 275 | 22.5 | 12.2:1 | 18% (49) |
| 2022-23 | 274 | 25 | 11.0:1 | 42% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 275 | 20 | 13.8:1 | 46% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 252 | 18 | 14.0:1 | 32% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 286 | 18 | 15.9:1 | 41% (117) |
| 2010-11 | 196 | 15 | 13.1:1 | 7% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 121 | 6 | 20.2:1 | 27% (33) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (252 to 286); teachers down 6% (18 to 17).
About West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Families in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, are served by West Hawaii Explorations Academy, a very small high school. Students in grades 6 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 286 students. High schools in Hawaii have about 1,058 students on average; enrollment here is 73% lower.
Hawaii Department of Education runs 296 schools with a combined 167,071 students. West Hawaii Explorations Academy is one of them.
The biggest share of students at West Hawaii Explorations Academy, 39%, is White. The rest of enrollment is 24% multiracial, 18% Hispanic, 13% Pacific Islander, and 6% Asian. Census estimates put the White share of Hawaii County's population at about 31%. The diversity index for West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 74%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at West Hawaii Explorations Academy, there are about 16.8 students; the school has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Hawaii average 14.4:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 21%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Hawaii County is 59%.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy holds a B allk12 Grade, placing it above 55% of Hawaii public high schools.
The school is in Hawaii County, where median household income comes to about $78,639, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Hawaii County counts 55 public schools with about 27,129 students.
Kealakehe High School is the nearest public school to West Hawaii Explorations Academy, about 3.9 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies West Hawaii Explorations Academy's location as Rural: Fringe. Charter status: West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a public charter school.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 11 students, from 275 to 286. Federal data show the ratio rising from 13.8:1 to 16.8:1.
The allk12 page for West Hawaii Explorations Academy lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Hawaii County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
205,769
Census ACS
Median income
$78,639
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
27,129 students
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Frequently asked questions
About West Hawaii Explorations AcademyHow many students attend West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy enrolls approximately 286 students in grades 06-12.
Is West Hawaii Explorations Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does West Hawaii Explorations Academy have?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
What is the student diversity at West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
Student demographics at West Hawaii Explorations Academy are roughly 39% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 24% Two or more.
What district is West Hawaii Explorations Academy in?
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is part of Hawaii Department of Education.
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