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Best Hawaii County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 11,316 students in Hawaii County, HI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hawaii County, HI are Waiakea High School, Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs and West Hawaii Explorations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaii County, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hawaii County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Hawaii County, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kohala High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public High Schools in Hawaii County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waiakea High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Konawaena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Kealakehe High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
74-5000 Puohulihuli St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Gr: PK-9 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Hilo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Gr: PK-9 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Keaau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-2150
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Gr: PK-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hawaii County, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hawaii County, HI include Waiakea High School, Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs and West Hawaii Explorations Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Hawaii County?
19 public high schools are located in Hawaii County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Hawaii County are often viewed compared to one another?

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