Kapaʻa High School is a public high school in Kapaʻa, Hawaii on the island of Kauaʻi.
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Kapaa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kapaa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kapaa High School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1883
Colors
White, Green
School Motto
Kapa‘a High School prepares all students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century.
School Rankings
Kapaa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kapaa High School is 0.80, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
18%
11%
Hawaiian
23%
25%
Two or more races
26%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapaa High School's ranking?
Kapaa High School is ranked #238 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapaa High School often compared to?
Kapaa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kauai High School, Waimea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kapaa High School?
The graduation rate of Kapaa High School is 97%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kapaa High School?
1,005 students attend Kapaa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Kapaa High School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa High School offer ?
Kapaa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kapaa High School part of?
Kapaa High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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