Public schools in Waipahu, HI
9 open public schools with an address in Waipahu, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,099
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Hawaii median 14.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Waipahu public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Waipahu, HI: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,099 students, an average of 1,122 per school. The largest campus is Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and the largest elementary school is August Ahrens Elementary School (1,152).
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 14.6:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Waipahu
Elementary schools in Waipahu
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August Ahrens Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 1,152 | 13.6:1 | |
| Honowai Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 568 | 12.3:1 | |
| Kaleiopuu Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 727 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kanoelani Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 735 | 14.1:1 | |
| Waikele Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 515 | 15.6:1 | |
| Waipahu Elementary School Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 827 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Waipahu
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu Intermediate School Hawaii Department of Education | 07–08 | 1,113 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Waipahu
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu High School Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 2,538 | 15.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waipahu
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS Hawaii Department of Education · Charter | KG–12 | 1,924 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian46.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander16.7%
- Multiracial15.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Waipahu schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,099 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waipahu
How many public schools are in Waipahu, HI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Waipahu: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,099 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waipahu?
All listed public schools with an address in Waipahu 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 Waipahu?
Waipahu High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waipahu, with 2,538 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waipahu?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Waipahu are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waipahu schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waipahu public schools is 14.6:1, 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 Waipahu 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