School overview
At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
West Hawaii Explorations Academy: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about West Hawaii Explorations Academy
West Hawaii Explorations Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Kailua-Kona. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 286 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.2%) and multiracial (24.1%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking West Hawaii Explorations Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.2%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black0.7%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander12.6%
- Multiracial24.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
2 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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