Best High Schools in Hilo, HI

Hilo, HI has 6 high schools with 4,175 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 Hilo score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hilo exceed 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

Best Middle Schools in Hilo, HI

Hilo, HI has 4 middle schools with 2,230 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 Hilo score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hilo 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. 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

Best Elementary Schools in Hilo, HI

Hilo, HI has 11 elementary schools with 4,249 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 Hilo score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hilo exceed 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Haaheo Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students

7. Hilo Union Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 422 Students

8. Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students

9. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students

10. Mountain View Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hilo, HI

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

Community Factors

Hilo, HI has a total population of 44,509 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hilo, HI

11,257

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hilo, HI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hilo, HI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,202 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hilo, HI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Wainaku, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waiakea, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kukui, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Keaukaha, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Papaikou, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kurtistown, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Piihonua, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pepeekeo, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Keaau, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Onomea, HI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations