Kauai High School vs. Kapaa High School
Should you attend Kauai High School or Kapaa High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kauai High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Kapaa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,016 students in grades 9-12, Kauai High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Kapaa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,016 students
1,005 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#238 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
265
254
Grade 10 Students
227
276
Grade 11 Students
248
267
Grade 12 Students
270
201
Ungraded Students
6
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
13%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
8%
18%
% Hawaiian
19%
23%
% Two or more races
25%
26%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.80
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%