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Maui High School

Summary:

Maui High School is a public high school serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12 in Kahului, Hawaii. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Maui High School has consistently performed well academically, ranking 13th out of 67 Hawaii high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (68.02% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (24.05% in 2023-2024) are notably higher than the nearby schools of Lahainaluna High School and Henry Perrine Baldwin High School. Maui High School also has strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly compared to other Hawaii high schools.

Additionally, Maui High School has a four-year graduation rate of 83.4% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools of Lahainaluna High School (82.2%) and Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (77.4%). While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, it is still lower than the nearby schools. Maui High School's spending per student of $14,806 in the 2018-2019 school year is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting that the school's academic performance and student outcomes are not solely dependent on funding levels.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 660 S Lono Ave
       Kahului, HI  96732

(808) 873-3000

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,806 Help


Feeder schools for Maui High School:

Elementary:    Kahului Elementary School
    Kamalii Elementary School
    Kihei Elementary School
    Lihikai Elementary School
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Middle:    Lokelani Intermediate School
    Maui Waena Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,908

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.0%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Pacific Islander:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maui High School ranks better than 80.6% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 11th among 44 ranked high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maui High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Maui High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45%), Hispanic (17.9%), Pacific Islander (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maui High School is 16.3. 32 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maui High School is $14,806. 36 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maui High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maui High School 13th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Maui High School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maui High School

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Rank History for all students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.53 47th 56 16.1%
2007 45.90 36th 60 40.0%
2008 36.13 31st 39 20.5%
2009 41.80 34th 55 38.2%
2010 28.78 42nd 56 25.0%
2011 40.11 35th 56 37.5%
2012 58.67 26th 58 55.2%
2013 44.42 34th 56 39.3%
2015 67.01 16th 51 68.6%
2016 52.75 25th 53 52.8%
2017 21.02 41st 63 34.9%
2018 53.00 26th 53 50.9%
2019 54.71 26th 52 50.0%
2022 51.97 26th 52 50.0%
2023 67.16 17th 53 67.9%
2024 64.74 13th 67 80.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.27 29th 59 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.23 10th 67 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.37 23rd 65 64.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.16 8th 55 85.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.36 30th 52 42.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.79 19th 61 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Maui High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.10 15th 64 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Maui High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 411 5 1189 49 6 n/a n/a 0 1660
1989 398 8 1129 54 7 n/a n/a 0 1596
1990 439 4 1110 55 6 n/a n/a 0 1614
1991 419 55 1173 5 7 n/a n/a 0 1659
1992 382 6 1173 197 9 n/a n/a 0 1767
1993 418 2 1162 168 15 n/a n/a 0 1765
1994 436 6 1257 162 14 n/a n/a 0 1875
1995 405 0 1183 144 6 n/a n/a -1 1737
1996 405 0 1183 144 6 n/a n/a -1 1737
1997 277 5 147 81 13 n/a n/a 1234 1757
1998 402 6 1200 118 8 n/a n/a 0 1734
1999 377 14 1165 89 11 n/a n/a 0 1656
2000 373 16 1222 86 12 n/a n/a 0 1709
2001 362 9 1267 87 9 n/a n/a 0 1734
2002 301 8 1240 94 11 n/a n/a 0 1654
2003 301 8 1240 94 11 n/a n/a 0 1654
2004 283 11 1272 87 16 n/a n/a 0 1669
2005 254 11 1283 91 14 n/a n/a 0 1653
2006 299 9 1305 85 11 n/a n/a 0 1709
2007 290 8 1325 89 13 n/a n/a 0 1725
2008 274 12 1335 102 9 n/a n/a 0 1732
2009 267 8 1367 114 9 n/a n/a 0 1765
2010 257 12 1424 111 11 n/a n/a 0 1815
2011 194 12 989 92 9 365 110 0 1771
2012 191 13 1031 102 6 389 94 0 1826
2013 229 15 1059 104 3 406 54 0 1870
2014 237 11 1058 104 1 446 51 0 1908
2015 232 6 1099 100 8 438 48 0 1931
2016 201 5 1099 93 5 439 64 0 1906
2017 184 11 1085 109 5 466 81 0 1941
2018 189 14 1075 126 3 443 100 0 1950
2019 208 12 1072 149 1 462 113 0 2017
2020 224 8 1068 181 1 476 124 0 2082
2021 206 9 1043 245 0 435 162 0 2100
2022 172 7 973 301 0 399 206 0 2058
2023 141 5 915 332 0 353 253 0 1999
2024 102 7 859 341 0 330 269 0 1908

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maui High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1660 89.5 18.5 12.7
1989 1596 74.5 21.4 14.7
1990 1614 79.0 20.4 9.4
1991 1659 83.0 19.9 11.8
1992 1767 86.0 20.5 3.8
1993 1765 92.0 19.2 6.6
1994 1875 92.0 20.4 4.4
1995 1737 99.0 17.5 6.8
1996 1737 99.0 17.5 6.8
1997 1757 94.5 18.6 44.7
1998 1734 97.5 17.8 16.5
1999 1656 95.5 17.3 22.8
2000 1709 95.5 17.9 24.6
2001 1734 102.5 16.9 18.3
2002 1654 88.0 18.8 23.2
2003 1654 88.0 18.8 23.2
2004 1669 95.0 17.6 20.6
2005 1653 93.0 17.8 22.6
2006 1709 102.0 16.8 28.5
2007 1725 100.0 17.3 27.5
2008 1732 101.0 17.1 25.7
2009 1765 98.0 18.0 29.6
2010 1815 105.0 17.2 31
2011 1771 112.0 15.8 36.5
2012 1826 111.0 16.4 41.1
2013 1870 112.0 16.6 42.9
2014 1908 113.0 16.8 42.1
2015 1931 117.0 16.5 40.6
2016 1906 120.0 15.8 40
2017 1941 118.0 16.4 38.3
2018 1950 120.0 16.2 36.5
2019 2017 118.0 17.0 35.3
2020 2082 124.0 16.7 36.4
2021 2100 120.0 17.5 40.9
2022 2058 120.0 17.1 38.3
2023 1999 122.0 16.3 36.3
2024 1908 117.0 16.3 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maui High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1660 89.5 18.5 12.7
1989 1596 74.5 21.4 14.7
1990 1614 79.0 20.4 9.4
1991 1659 83.0 19.9 11.8
1992 1767 86.0 20.5 3.8
1993 1765 92.0 19.2 6.6
1994 1875 92.0 20.4 4.4
1995 1737 99.0 17.5 6.8
1996 1737 99.0 17.5 6.8
1997 1757 94.5 18.6 44.7
1998 1734 97.5 17.8 16.5
1999 1656 95.5 17.3 22.8
2000 1709 95.5 17.9 24.6
2001 1734 102.5 16.9 18.3
2002 1654 88.0 18.8 23.2
2003 1654 88.0 18.8 23.2
2004 1669 95.0 17.6 20.6
2005 1653 93.0 17.8 22.6
2006 1709 102.0 16.8 28.5
2007 1725 100.0 17.3 27.5
2008 1732 101.0 17.1 25.7
2009 1765 98.0 18.0 29.6
2010 1815 105.0 17.2 31
2011 1771 112.0 15.8 36.5
2012 1826 111.0 16.4 41.1
2013 1870 112.0 16.6 42.9
2014 1908 113.0 16.8 42.1
2015 1931 117.0 16.5 40.6
2016 1906 120.0 15.8 40
2017 1941 118.0 16.4 38.3
2018 1950 120.0 16.2 36.5
2019 2017 118.0 17.0 35.3
2020 2082 124.0 16.7 36.4
2021 2100 120.0 17.5 40.9
2022 2058 120.0 17.1 38.3
2023 1999 122.0 16.3 36.3
2024 1908 117.0 16.3 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maui High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $984 (6.6%) $13,822 (93.4%) $14,806

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maui High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 52 High schoolsRanks 17th of 53 High schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Maui High School)6060
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5959
11th Grade Mathematics (Maui High School)2826
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3025
 5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maui High School)6055
 5%
All Grades Mathematics (Maui High School)2825
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students20171999
 0.9%
African American125
 58.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1072915
 14.6%
Hispanic149332
 122.8%
Pacific Islander462353
 23.6%
White208141
 32.2%
Two or More Races113253
 123.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%36.3%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maui High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,908 students attended Maui High School.

Maui High School ranks 13th of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Maui High School are 45% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 17% Pacific Islander, 14% Two or more races, 5% White.

Maui High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kahului Elementary School
Elementary : Kamalii Elementary School
Elementary : Kihei Elementary School
Elementary : Lihikai Elementary School
Elementary : Pomaikai Elementary School
Elementary : Puu Kukui Elementary School
Middle : Lokelani Intermediate School
Middle : Maui Waena Intermediate School


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