Konawaena High School is a public school located in Kona District, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. Konawaena means "the center of the leeward side" in the Hawaiian Language.
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Konawaena 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Konawaena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Konawaena High School's student population of 955 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1921
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Konawaena 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 Konawaena High School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
24%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
16%
11%
Hawaiian
31%
25%
Two or more races
16%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Konawaena High School's ranking?
Konawaena High School is ranked #147 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Konawaena High School often compared to?
Konawaena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kealakehe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Konawaena High School?
The graduation rate of Konawaena High School is 72%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Konawaena High School?
955 students attend Konawaena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Konawaena High School students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Konawaena High School?
Konawaena High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Konawaena High School offer ?
Konawaena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Konawaena High School part of?
Konawaena High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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