Public schools in Wahiawa, HI
10 open public schools with an address in Wahiawa, 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
6,354
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wahiawa public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Wahiawa, HI: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,354 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Leilehua High School (1,521 students), and the largest elementary school is Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School (681).
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 13.3:1, lower than 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.
About 51% 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 Wahiawa
Elementary schools in Wahiawa
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel K Inouye Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 591 | 14.1:1 | |
| Helemano Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 417 | 11.3:1 | |
| Iliahi Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 313 | 13:1 | |
| Kaala Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 381 | 11.9:1 | |
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 598 | 14.8:1 | |
| Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 681 | 12.6:1 | |
| Wahiawa Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 429 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Wahiawa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 729 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wahiawa Middle School Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 694 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Wahiawa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leilehua High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,521 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.1%
- Hispanic26%
- Black7.2%
- Asian15.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander16.1%
- Multiracial16.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Wahiawa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,354 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wahiawa
How many public schools are in Wahiawa, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Wahiawa: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,354 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wahiawa?
All listed public schools with an address in Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa?
Leilehua High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wahiawa, with 1,521 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wahiawa?
No school with an address in Wahiawa is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Hawaii.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wahiawa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wahiawa public schools is 13.3:1, lower than 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 Wahiawa 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