Kealakehe High School is a public high school located in Kailua, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It has the largest geographic school attendance boundary in the state and covers a geographic district 40 miles wide, encompassing the communities of Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Waikōloa, and Puakō.
Serving 1,401 students in grades 9-12, Kealakehe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kealakehe High School's student population of 1,401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Blue, Silver
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Kealakehe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kealakehe High School is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
15%
24%
Hispanic
20%
19%
White
14%
11%
Hawaiian
37%
25%
Two or more races
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kealakehe High School's ranking?
Kealakehe High School is ranked #159 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kealakehe High School often compared to?
Kealakehe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Konawaena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kealakehe High School?
The graduation rate of Kealakehe High School is 77%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kealakehe High School?
1,401 students attend Kealakehe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kealakehe High School students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kealakehe High School?
Kealakehe High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kealakehe High School offer ?
Kealakehe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kealakehe High School part of?
Kealakehe High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day - all students
August 06, 2026 (Thursday)
FALL BREAK
October 05, 2026 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK💐🌻
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
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