Olomana High & Intermediate School part of Hawaii Department of Education, is an alternative-education school which offers classes for students in seventh grade through twelfth grade. Located at 42-471 Kalanianaole Highway Kailua, Hawaii 96734, United States, the school has about 250 students attending.
Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Olomana School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olomana School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olomana School's student population of 77 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Olomana 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 Olomana School is 0.62, 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
#196 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
24%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
57%
25%
Two or more races
10%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 Olomana School's ranking?
Olomana School is ranked #196 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olomana School?
The graduation rate of Olomana School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Olomana School?
77 students attend Olomana School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Olomana School students are Hawaiian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olomana School?
Olomana School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olomana School offer ?
Olomana School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olomana School part of?
Olomana School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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