Public schools in Kapolei, HI
10 open public schools with an address in Kapolei, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,083
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Kapolei public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Kapolei, HI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,083 students, an average of 676 per school. The largest campus is Kapolei High School (1,836 students), and the largest elementary school is Hookele Elementary School (717).
Every listed school belongs to Hawaii Department of Education. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kapolei
Elementary schools in Kapolei
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Point Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 522 | 15.8:1 | |
| Hookele Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 717 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kapolei Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 673 | 12.9:1 | |
| Makakilo Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 454 | 14.2:1 | |
| Mauka Lani Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 549 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Kapolei
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapolei Middle School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 727 | 13:1 |
High schools in Kapolei
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DreamHouse Ewa Beach Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | 06–12 | 467 | 11:1 | |
| Kapolei Charter School by Goodwill Hawaii Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | 09–12 | 138 | 19.7:1 | |
| Kapolei High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,836 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kapolei
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Village Preschool Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.1%
- Hispanic24%
- Black1.7%
- Asian18.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander26.8%
- Multiracial22.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Kapolei schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,083 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kapolei
How many public schools are in Kapolei, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Kapolei: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,083 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kapolei?
All listed public schools with an address in Kapolei belong to Hawaii Department of Education. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kapolei?
Kapolei High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kapolei, with 1,836 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kapolei?
Yes. 3 of the 10 public schools in Kapolei are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including DreamHouse Ewa Beach, Kapolei Charter School by Goodwill Hawaii, Parkway Village Preschool. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kapolei schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kapolei public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the Hawaii school median of 14.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kapolei guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Hawaii cities