Is Olomana School a good school?

Olomana School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Hawaii high schools.

How many students attend Olomana School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Olomana School.

What is the racial makeup of Olomana School?

Students at Olomana School are 56% Pacific Islander, 17% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% White, 6% Asian, 1% African American.

Olomana School

Summary:

Olomana School is a public high school located in Kailua, Hawaii, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 69 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.

Olomana School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Hawaii high schools over the past decade, with a ranking of 64 out of 67 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (5.88% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (5.56% in 2023-2024) are significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. Additionally, Olomana School has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 46.8% in the 2023-2024 school year and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 68.8% in the same year, much higher than the nearby schools. The school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% to 76.47% over the past three school years.

Despite the school's overall low performance, Olomana School ranks highly (top 5-11 in the state) for its Asian and Pacific Islander student subgroups, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support for these specific student populations. When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Kalani High School and Henry J. Kaiser High School, Olomana School's academic performance and student demographics are significantly different, highlighting the unique challenges and disadvantages the school faces.

Detail:

Public 7-12

42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734

(808) 266-7866

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 67 Hawaii High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $76,044

Student/teacher ratio: 2.0

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

56.4%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olomana School ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Olomana School ranks worse than 95.5% of high schools in Hawaii. It also ranks last among 44 ranked high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Olomana School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Student population at Olomana School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (56.4%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olomana School is 2, which is the lowest among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District! (See more...)

Compare Olomana School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olomana School is $76,044, which is the highest among 44 high schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olomana School:

SchoolDigger ranks Olomana School 85^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Olomana School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Olomana School 64^th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Olomana School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	4.83	68^th	69	1.4%
2007	1.17	71^st	71	0.0%
2011	3.10	71^st	71	0.0%
2012	1.51	73^rd	73	0.0%
2013	4.77	75^th	76	1.3%
2024	5.53	85^th	89	4.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.36	7^th	89	92.1%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.10	1^st	87	98.9%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.56	6^th	81	92.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	84^th	86	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	5.53	55^th	56	1.8%
2007	5.94	59^th	60	1.7%
2009	1.27	55^th	55	0.0%
2010	0.45	56^th	56	0.0%
2011	2.03	56^th	56	0.0%
2012	3.99	56^th	58	3.4%
2013	1.15	56^th	56	0.0%
2024	5.53	64^th	67	4.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.36	11^th	67	83.6%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.10	1^st	65	98.5%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.56	5^th	61	91.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Olomana School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	62^nd	64	3.1%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Olomana School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	13	3	97	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	116
1989	19	3	75	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
1990	19	1	57	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	80
1991	28	3	97	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	132
1992	22	1	57	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	89
1993	17	2	72	11	0	n/a	n/a	-1	101
1994	26	1	88	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	124
1995	26	4	127	18	2	n/a	n/a	-1	176
1996	26	4	127	18	2	n/a	n/a	-1	176
1997	39	4	167	14	1	n/a	n/a	-44	181
1998	18	4	115	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	149
1999	13	6	115	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	149
2000	18	7	141	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
2001	19	7	125	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2002	19	3	124	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
2003	19	3	124	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
2004	27	6	114	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2005	23	4	117	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2006	25	4	165	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2007	14	2	148	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2008	22	3	144	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	179
2009	19	2	108	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	139
2010	21	1	110	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	136
2011	14	0	8	3	0	83	6	0	114
2012	9	1	8	15	1	66	2	0	102
2013	12	2	7	17	0	79	6	0	123
2014	8	2	1	11	1	65	3	0	91
2015	9	0	3	9	2	47	2	0	72
2016	6	0	5	5	1	56	1	0	74
2017	5	0	5	11	0	45	3	0	69
2018	3	0	1	12	0	44	9	0	69
2019	4	0	3	17	0	37	10	0	71
2020	4	0	4	23	0	62	10	0	103
2021	6	1	2	15	0	48	9	0	81
2022	6	1	4	9	0	40	8	0	68
2023	5	1	2	10	0	45	6	0	69
2024	5	1	5	13	0	44	10	0	78

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 Olomana School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	116	32.5	3.5	36.2
1989	98	0.0	0.0	39.8
1990	80	11.0	7.2	30
1991	132	11.0	12.0	18.2
1992	89	26.0	3.4	31.5
1993	101	24.0	4.2	18.6
1994	124	23.5	5.3	27.4
1995	176	27.0	6.5	16.4
1996	176	27.0	6.5	16.4
1997	181	25.5	7.1	45.8
1998	149	27.5	5.4	41.6
1999	149	30.0	5.0	53
2000	183	33.0	5.5	37.7
2001	168	31.0	5.4	86.3
2002	156	37.0	4.2	75.6
2003	156	37.0	4.2	75.6
2004	161	34.5	4.7	75.2
2005	155	37.5	4.1	75.5
2006	202	37.0	5.5	30.7
2007	171	38.5	4.4	73.1
2008	179	40.5	4.4	74.3
2009	139	40.0	3.5	65.5
2010	136	42.5	3.2	39
2011	114	41.5	2.7	49.1
2012	102	40.0	2.5	52
2013	123	38.0	3.2	56.9
2014	91	22.5	4.0	59.3
2015	72	22.0	3.2	63.9
2016	74	19.0	3.8	67.6
2017	69	18.0	3.8	66.7
2018	69	17.5	3.9	58
2019	71	38.5	1.8	56.3
2020	103	39.0	2.6	71.8
2021	81	41.0	1.9	74.1
2022	68	41.0	1.6	76.5
2023	69	43.5	1.5	66.7
2024	78	37.5	2.0	62.8

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 Olomana School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	116	32.5	3.5	36.2
1989	98	0.0	0.0	39.8
1990	80	11.0	7.2	30
1991	132	11.0	12.0	18.2
1992	89	26.0	3.4	31.5
1993	101	24.0	4.2	18.6
1994	124	23.5	5.3	27.4
1995	176	27.0	6.5	16.4
1996	176	27.0	6.5	16.4
1997	181	25.5	7.1	45.8
1998	149	27.5	5.4	41.6
1999	149	30.0	5.0	53
2000	183	33.0	5.5	37.7
2001	168	31.0	5.4	86.3
2002	156	37.0	4.2	75.6
2003	156	37.0	4.2	75.6
2004	161	34.5	4.7	75.2
2005	155	37.5	4.1	75.5
2006	202	37.0	5.5	30.7
2007	171	38.5	4.4	73.1
2008	179	40.5	4.4	74.3
2009	139	40.0	3.5	65.5
2010	136	42.5	3.2	39
2011	114	41.5	2.7	49.1
2012	102	40.0	2.5	52
2013	123	38.0	3.2	56.9
2014	91	22.5	4.0	59.3
2015	72	22.0	3.2	63.9
2016	74	19.0	3.8	67.6
2017	69	18.0	3.8	66.7
2018	69	17.5	3.9	58
2019	71	38.5	1.8	56.3
2020	103	39.0	2.6	71.8
2021	81	41.0	1.9	74.1
2022	68	41.0	1.6	76.5
2023	69	43.5	1.5	66.7
2024	78	37.5	2.0	62.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Olomana School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$11,241 (14.8%)	$64,803 (85.2%)	$76,044

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olomana School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Olomana School)	8	19	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	69	2.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	10	41.2%
Pacific Islander	37	45	21.6%
White	4	5	25%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	66.7%	10.3%

Schools Near Olomana School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Biology I (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Biology I All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Olomana School	Public	7-12	42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7866	78	38	2.0	62.8%	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	13 (16.7%)	5 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (56.4%)	10 (12.8%)	5.5	64^th of 67 public high schools	4.5%					(n/a)	8.7	5.9	5.6	$76,044	$11,241	$64,803
Kailua High School	Public	9-12	451 Ulumanu Dr	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 266-7900	795	56	14.3	50.6%	75 (9.4%)	3 (0.4%)	167 (21.0%)	108 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	299 (37.6%)	143 (18.0%)	46.2	32^nd of 67 public high schools	52.2%		77.9	9^th of 53 public high schools	83.0%	23	36.7	45.3	14.1	$16,918	$1,349	$15,569
Kalaheo High School	Public	9-12	730 Iliaina St	Kailua	96734	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 254-7900	882	49	18.0	16.0%	410 (46.5%)	18 (2.0%)	156 (17.7%)	64 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (9.8%)	147 (16.7%)	79.1	5^th of 67 public high schools	92.5%		82.3	7^th of 53 public high schools	86.8%	2	54.8	66.5	27.8	$16,563	$1,125	$15,438
Castle High School	Public	9-12	45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 233-5600	1,036	83	12.5	46.2%	68 (6.6%)	4 (0.4%)	214 (20.7%)	155 (15.0%)	1 (0.1%)	374 (36.1%)	220 (21.2%)	52.3	26^th of 67 public high schools	61.2%		48.8	29^th of 53 public high schools	45.3%	3	25.7	57.3	11.6	$16,522	$1,302	$15,220
Hakipuu Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	45-720 Keaahala Rd	Kaneohe	96744	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 235-9155	65	7	9.2	86.2%	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (24.6%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (46.2%)	16 (24.6%)	14.7	54^th of 67 public high schools	19.4%					(n/a)	12.5	32.1	0.0	$11,943	$3,067	$8,876
Kalani High School	Public	9-12	4680 Kalanianaole Hwy	Honolulu	96821	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 377-7744	1,375	83	16.5	18.5%	106 (7.7%)	7 (0.5%)	121 (8.8%)	775 (56.4%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (5.4%)	291 (21.2%)	87.5	2^nd of 67 public high schools	97.0%		92.9	2^nd of 53 public high schools	96.2%		54.2	76.9	48.3	$14,819	$1,061	$13,758
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS	Public, Charter	5-12	2101 Makiki Heights Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 945-1600	125	18	6.9	32.8%	5 (4.0%)	1 (0.8%)	33 (26.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (53.6%)	17 (13.6%)	41.9	36^th of 67 public high schools	46.3%		11.5	48^th of 53 public high schools	9.4%	12	17.5	51.6	11.1	$9,491	$647	$8,844
Henry J Kaiser High School	Public	9-12	511 Lunalilo Home Rd	Honolulu	96825	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 394-1200	1,088	63	17.2	13.0%	222 (20.4%)	7 (0.6%)	122 (11.2%)	360 (33.1%)	2 (0.2%)	121 (11.1%)	254 (23.3%)	77.8	7^th of 67 public high schools	89.6%		69.3	16^th of 53 public high schools	69.8%	9	49.3	67.9	40.3	$15,615	$1,354	$14,261
President Theodore Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1120 Nehoa St	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 587-4600	1,337	81	16.5	37.8%	49 (3.7%)	12 (0.9%)	169 (12.6%)	625 (46.7%)	2 (0.1%)	232 (17.4%)	248 (18.5%)	69	12^th of 67 public high schools	82.1%		77.6	11^th of 53 public high schools	79.2%	1	40.6	64.1	32.7	$15,513	$1,085	$14,428
Kaimuki High School	Public	9-12	2705 Kaimuki Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4900	550	46	11.9	59.1%	20 (3.6%)	9 (1.6%)	80 (14.5%)	89 (16.2%)	2 (0.4%)	283 (51.5%)	67 (12.2%)	31.7	41^st of 67 public high schools	38.8%		11.3	49^th of 53 public high schools	7.5%	8	15.0	46.3	10.5	$20,128	$2,313	$17,815

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