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Kauai High School

Summary:

Kauai High School is a public high school located in Lihue, Hawaii, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,108 students. 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.

Kauai High School has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (34.39%), Pacific Islander (19.49%), and White (11.19%) students. Compared to nearby schools, Kauai High School has a higher percentage of Asian and Pacific Islander students, while Kapaa High School has a higher percentage of White students. Academically, Kauai High School's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts (58.5%) and Mathematics (21.65%) are lower than the state average, but its proficiency rate in HSA/Biology I (15.89%) is higher than Waimea High School (23.3%) but lower than Kapaa High School (26.03%). Kauai High School's four-year graduation rate of 89.4% is higher than Waimea High School (84.0%) but lower than Kapaa High School (93.7%).

Kauai High School's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% is higher than Waimea High School (20.4%) but lower than Kapaa High School (36.1%). The school's free and reduced lunch rate of 39.62% is lower than Waimea High School (49.93%) but higher than Kapaa High School (33.23%). Kauai High School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $15,149, which is lower than Waimea High School ($17,813) and Kapaa High School ($16,461). The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is similar to Waimea High School (15.6) and lower than Kapaa High School (17.9).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3577 Lala Rd
       Lihue, HI  96766

(808) 274-3160

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,149 Help


Feeder schools for Kauai High School:

Elementary:    Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
    Kalaheo Elementary School
    King Kaumualii Elementary School
    Koloa Elementary School
Middle:    Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,036

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
31.3%
Two or more races:
22.4%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Kauai High School ranks better than 50.7% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 26th 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 46.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kauai 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 Kauai High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (31.3%), two or more races (22.4%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kauai High School is 14.8, which is the 19th best among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kauai High School is $15,149. 29 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kauai High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kauai High School 33rd of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kauai 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 Kauai High School

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Rank History for all students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.23 20th 56 64.3%
2007 63.33 22nd 60 63.3%
2008 52.20 19th 39 51.3%
2009 62.13 18th 55 67.3%
2010 49.67 29th 56 48.2%
2011 67.62 17th 56 69.6%
2012 64.70 20th 58 65.5%
2013 70.27 15th 56 73.2%
2015 10.60 47th 51 7.8%
2016 53.36 24th 53 54.7%
2017 40.40 22nd 63 65.1%
2018 45.63 30th 53 43.4%
2019 64.64 17th 52 67.3%
2021 69.31 16th 48 66.7%
2022 36.34 34th 52 34.6%
2023 37.83 35th 53 34.0%
2024 46.15 33rd 67 50.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.35 43rd 59 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.45 50th 67 25.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.74 37th 65 43.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.86 14th 55 74.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.78 13th 52 75.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.56 42nd 61 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kauai High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.84 41st 64 35.9%
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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 Kauai High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 3 1072 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1354
1989 269 2 1090 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1374
1990 317 5 1116 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1454
1991 338 15 1174 7 8 n/a n/a -30 1512
1992 303 7 1175 129 11 n/a n/a 1 1626
1993 352 9 1278 137 10 n/a n/a 0 1786
1994 362 10 1359 150 10 n/a n/a 0 1891
1995 382 9 1472 147 9 n/a n/a 0 2019
1996 382 9 1472 147 9 n/a n/a 0 2019
1997 268 6 123 324 4 n/a n/a 1239 1964
1998 350 10 1393 128 5 n/a n/a 0 1886
1999 332 12 1376 117 3 n/a n/a 0 1840
2000 334 9 1340 109 5 n/a n/a 0 1797
2001 255 3 848 79 2 n/a n/a 0 1187
2002 305 1 864 74 5 n/a n/a 0 1249
2003 305 1 864 74 5 n/a n/a 0 1249
2004 303 4 905 68 5 n/a n/a 0 1285
2005 287 9 927 54 5 n/a n/a 0 1282
2006 301 11 958 49 5 n/a n/a 0 1324
2007 251 10 925 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1229
2008 268 7 941 49 6 n/a n/a 0 1271
2009 261 6 939 49 5 n/a n/a 0 1260
2010 250 4 883 56 5 n/a n/a 0 1198
2011 195 5 546 36 4 302 118 0 1206
2012 199 9 539 41 4 306 89 0 1187
2013 190 8 550 37 3 325 103 0 1216
2014 159 5 537 43 5 306 101 0 1156
2015 171 4 509 45 6 301 98 0 1134
2016 172 1 519 48 4 298 89 0 1131
2017 179 2 505 50 3 313 78 0 1130
2018 167 2 510 51 2 311 83 0 1126
2019 176 4 514 58 2 317 83 0 1154
2020 188 4 509 62 3 317 85 0 1168
2021 176 3 488 84 3 273 107 0 1134
2022 162 3 442 127 3 239 144 0 1120
2023 124 3 381 175 2 216 207 0 1108
2024 97 4 324 196 0 183 232 0 1036

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 Kauai High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1354 78.5 17.2 19.9
1989 1374 70.0 19.6 7.9
1990 1454 80.5 18.0 10
1991 1512 83.0 18.2 11.1
1992 1626 88.0 18.4 5.8
1993 1786 97.0 18.4 7.7
1994 1891 104.5 18.1 5.4
1995 2019 117.0 17.3 6.3
1996 2019 117.0 17.3 6.3
1997 1964 106.4 18.5 42.9
1998 1886 109.0 17.3 15.8
1999 1840 104.5 17.6 24.7
2000 1797 107.5 16.7 21
2001 1187 69.0 17.2 24.5
2002 1249 78.0 16.0 19.5
2003 1249 78.0 16.0 19.5
2004 1285 80.5 16.0 20.5
2005 1282 77.5 16.5 21.5
2006 1324 78.0 17.0 24.1
2007 1229 75.5 16.3 25.6
2008 1271 73.5 17.3 21.4
2009 1260 75.5 16.7 26.2
2010 1198 70.0 17.1 28.3
2011 1206 66.5 18.1 32.8
2012 1187 68.0 17.4 33.8
2013 1216 67.0 18.1 36.5
2014 1156 68.0 17.0 37
2015 1134 68.0 16.6 35.9
2016 1131 70.0 16.1 36.9
2017 1130 71.5 15.8 35
2018 1126 72.0 15.6 36.5
2019 1154 69.0 16.7 33.3
2020 1168 71.0 16.4 35.1
2021 1134 71.0 15.9 40.4
2022 1120 71.0 15.7 41.1
2023 1108 70.0 15.8 39.6
2024 1036 70.0 14.8 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 Kauai High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1354 78.5 17.2 19.9
1989 1374 70.0 19.6 7.9
1990 1454 80.5 18.0 10
1991 1512 83.0 18.2 11.1
1992 1626 88.0 18.4 5.8
1993 1786 97.0 18.4 7.7
1994 1891 104.5 18.1 5.4
1995 2019 117.0 17.3 6.3
1996 2019 117.0 17.3 6.3
1997 1964 106.4 18.5 42.9
1998 1886 109.0 17.3 15.8
1999 1840 104.5 17.6 24.7
2000 1797 107.5 16.7 21
2001 1187 69.0 17.2 24.5
2002 1249 78.0 16.0 19.5
2003 1249 78.0 16.0 19.5
2004 1285 80.5 16.0 20.5
2005 1282 77.5 16.5 21.5
2006 1324 78.0 17.0 24.1
2007 1229 75.5 16.3 25.6
2008 1271 73.5 17.3 21.4
2009 1260 75.5 16.7 26.2
2010 1198 70.0 17.1 28.3
2011 1206 66.5 18.1 32.8
2012 1187 68.0 17.4 33.8
2013 1216 67.0 18.1 36.5
2014 1156 68.0 17.0 37
2015 1134 68.0 16.6 35.9
2016 1131 70.0 16.1 36.9
2017 1130 71.5 15.8 35
2018 1126 72.0 15.6 36.5
2019 1154 69.0 16.7 33.3
2020 1168 71.0 16.4 35.1
2021 1134 71.0 15.9 40.4
2022 1120 71.0 15.7 41.1
2023 1108 70.0 15.8 39.6
2024 1036 70.0 14.8 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 Kauai High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,109 (7.3%) $14,040 (92.7%) $15,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kauai High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 52 High schoolsRanks 35th of 53 High schools
 33.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kauai High School)5852
 6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5959
11th Grade Mathematics (Kauai High School)3720
 17%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3025
 5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kauai High School)5851
 7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kauai High School)3819
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students11541108
 4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian22
Asian514381
 25.9%
Hispanic58175
 201.7%
Pacific Islander317216
 31.9%
White176124
 29.5%
Two or More Races83207
 149.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%39.6%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kauai High School

Kauai High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Elementary : Kalaheo Elementary School
Elementary : King Kaumualii Elementary School
Elementary : Koloa Elementary School
Middle : Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

Kauai High School ranks 33rd of 67 Hawaii high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Kauai High School are 31% Asian, 22% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 18% Pacific Islander, 9% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,036 students attended Kauai High School.


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