At a glance
Reported students
1,041
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Keaau High School: 1,041 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 1,088
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Keaau High School
Keaau High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Keaau. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 1,041 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,010.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (28.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Keaau High School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- 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
- White13.9%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian12.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander28.9%
- Multiracial15.9%
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
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Kauai High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,016 reported students
Henry J Kaiser High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,073 reported students
Kapaa High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,005 reported students
Castle High School
High · Grades 09–12
997 reported students
Konawaena High School
High · Grades 09–12
955 reported students
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
High · Grades 07–12
928 reported students
Public schools near Keaau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keaau Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 829 | 0.2 mi |
| Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–08 | 451 | 0.5 mi |
| Keaau Middle School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 696 | 0.8 mi |
| Waiakea High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,183 | 6.7 mi |
| Ke Ana Laahana - PCS High · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | 07–12 | 33 | 8.4 mi |
| Hilo High School High · Hawaii Department of Education | 09–12 | 1,170 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Keaau High School
What grades does Keaau High School serve?
Keaau 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 Keaau High School?
Keaau High School reported 1,041 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 46 Hawaii high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,088 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Keaau High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,041 students and 70 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 Keaau High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Keaau 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 Keaau High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Keaau High School in?
Keaau 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 Keaau High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keaau Elementary School (0.2 mi), Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS (0.5 mi), Keaau Middle School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.