At a glance
Reported students
745
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Pahoa High & Intermediate School: 745 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 721
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Pahoa High & Intermediate School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Pahoa. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 745 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,010.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (33.7%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (31.8%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. 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 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pahoa High & Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 59 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 3 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
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White9.5%
- Hispanic33.7%
- Black0.1%
- Asian10.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander31.8%
- Multiracial14%
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
3 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.
Waimea High School
High · Grades 09–12
711 reported students
Kailua High School
High · Grades 09–12
795 reported students
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
High · Grades 07–12
695 reported students
Lahainaluna High School
High · Grades 09–12
813 reported students
Aiea High School
High · Grades 09–12
865 reported students
Kalaheo High School
High · Grades 09–12
874 reported students
Public schools near Pahoa High & Intermediate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahoa Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 402 | 0.1 mi |
| Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS Other · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | KG–12 | 738 | 0.7 mi |
| Keonepoko Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 565 | 2.6 mi |
| Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–08 | 451 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pahoa High & Intermediate School
What grades does Pahoa High & Intermediate School serve?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
Pahoa High & Intermediate School reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 46 Hawaii high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 721 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 745 students and 59 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pahoa High & Intermediate 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School in?
Pahoa High & Intermediate 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 Pahoa High & Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pahoa Elementary School (0.1 mi), Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS (0.7 mi), Keonepoko Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.