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Konawaena High School

Grades 09–12 · Kealakekua, HI · NCES 150003000045

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81-1043 Konawaena School Rd · Kealakekua, HI 96750

At a glance

Reported students

955

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Hawaii high enrollment

46th percentile

Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

467

Konawaena High School: 955 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

18:1 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
905
Teachers (FTE)
55
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1

What the reported data says about Konawaena High School

Konawaena High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kealakekua. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 955 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.6%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Konawaena High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.5%
Students with disabilities
9.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
51.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
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

  • White16.5%
  • Hispanic24.6%
  • Black0.3%
  • Asian11.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander30.6%
  • Multiracial16.2%

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

9 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.

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

High · Grades 07–12

928 reported students

Castle High School

High · Grades 09–12

997 reported students

Kapaa High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,005 reported students

Kauai High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,016 reported students

Kalaheo High School

High · Grades 09–12

874 reported students

Keaau High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,041 reported students

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