Best High Schools in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

High schools
2
Students
2,034
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Waialae-Kahala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kalani High School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students

2. Kaimuki High School

D-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

Middle schools
3
Students
2,291
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Waialae-Kahala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kaimuki Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

2. Niu Valley Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

3. President George Washington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,237
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Waialae-Kahala, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Waikiki Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students

2. Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students

3. Kahala Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

4. Waialae Elementary - Pcs

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hawaii Department Of Education • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

5. Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mary, Star Of The Sea Early Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 129 Students

6. Mary, Star Of The Sea School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mary, Star Of The Sea School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 246 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

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

Community Factors

Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI has a total population of 12,018 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

6,562

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

16.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

14.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,816 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

How many schools are in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI?

Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,562 students in total.

How do schools in Waialae-Kahala perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Waialae-Kahala score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Waialae-Kahala meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waialae-Kahala?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, HI

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Kaimuki, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Palolo, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Manoa, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mxcully-Moiliili, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Makiki, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ala Moana-Kakaako, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nuuanu-Punchbowl, Honolulu, HI

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations