LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL
Lahainaluna High School is a public high school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Lahaina, HI with about 1,020 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Lahainaluna High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lahainaluna High School, located in Lahaina, Maui, holds a unique and historic position as the oldest school west of the Rocky Mountains, established in 1831. Originally founded as a mission school, it has evolved into a public secondary institution that deeply integrates Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions into its modern academic curriculum. The school is perhaps most famous for its iconic "L" emblem, which sits on the hillside above the campus and serves as a proud symbol of school spirit and community identity for the people of West Maui.
The campus is recognized for its strong sense of community and legacy, balancing rigorous college-preparatory academics with a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics and traditional agricultural studies. Following the devastating 2023 wildfires, the school has become a central pillar of resilience for the Lahaina community, playing a vital role in the social and emotional recovery of its students and staff. Despite the immense challenges posed by the disaster, Lahainaluna continues to honor its historical roots while striving to provide its students with a supportive, forward-looking educational environment.
For more information, contact Lahainaluna High School at (808) 662-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lahaina, HI with about 1,020 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,020
- Teachers:
- 59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,020 students
- Asian
- 38.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 25.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- White
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.