Best High Schools in Hawaii County, HI

Hawaii County, HI has 20 high schools with 12,068 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hawaii County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hawaii County meet expectations.

1. Waiakea High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1297 Students

2. West Hawaii Explorations Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students

3. Konawaena High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

4. Hilo High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

5. Kealakehe High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1450 Students

6. Kohala High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students

7. Keaau High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students

8. Honokaa High & Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 668 Students

9. Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students

10. Pahoa High & Intermediate School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 723 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hawaii County, HI

Hawaii County, HI has 9 middle schools with 4,518 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hawaii County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hawaii County exceed expectations.

1. Hilo Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students

2. Waiakea Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students

3. Konawaena Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

4. Kohala Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students

5. Waimea Middle - Pccs

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students

6. Keaau Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students

7. Kealakehe Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hawaii County, HI

Hawaii County, HI has 35 elementary schools with 11,669 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hawaii County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hawaii County meet expectations.

1. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 Students

2. Innovations - Pcs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 240 Students

3. Kaumana Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

4. Kona Pacific - Pcs

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students

5. Waiakea Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students

6. Waiakeawaena Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students

7. Konawaena Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

8. Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 713 Students

9. Holualoa Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students

10. Keaukaha Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hawaii County, HI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hawaii County, HI has a total population of 200,629 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hawaii County, HI

30,918

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hawaii County, HI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

35.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hawaii County, HI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hawaii County, HI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,801 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hawaii County, HI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hawaii County, HI

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Maui County, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kalawao County, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Honolulu County, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kauai County, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations