At a glance
Reported students
1,455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kalani High School: 1,455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Kalani High School
Kalani High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 1,455 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,010.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Hawaii median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (54.2%) and multiracial (21.8%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kalani High School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black0.3%
- Asian54.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.3%
- Multiracial21.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
30 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
High · Grades 07–12
1,433 reported students
Pearl City High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,481 reported students
Kealakehe High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,401 reported students
Leilehua High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,521 reported students
Waianae High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,551 reported students
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,336 reported students
Public schools near Kalani High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimuki High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 520 | 2.8 mi |
| Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS High · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–12 | 132 | 4.3 mi |
| President Theodore Roosevelt High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,336 | 4.6 mi |
| Henry J Kaiser High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,073 | 5 mi |
| President William McKinley High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,245 | 5.1 mi |
| Olomana School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–12 | 77 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kalani High School
What grades does Kalani High School serve?
Kalani High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Kalani High School?
Kalani High School reported 1,455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 46 Hawaii high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kalani High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 1,455 students and 85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kalani High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kalani High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kalani High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kalani High School in?
Kalani High School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kalani High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kaimuki High School (2.8 mi), Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS (4.3 mi), President Theodore Roosevelt High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.