MAUI HIGH SCHOOL
Maui High School is a public high school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kahului, HI with about 1,950 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 120 teachers, Maui High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Maui High School, located in Kahului, is one of the largest public high schools on the island of Maui, serving a diverse student population from central Maui and surrounding communities. As a cornerstone of the local educational system, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the island. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, all aimed at fostering well-rounded development and preparing students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, Maui High is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, often utilizing career academies and specialized programs to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. The school’s identity is closely tied to its mascot, the Sabers, and it maintains a strong spirit of community pride. By balancing rigorous educational standards with the unique cultural heritage of Hawaii, Maui High strives to provide its students with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to the island and the global community.
For more information, contact Maui High School at (808) 873-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kahului, HI with about 1,950 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,950
- Teachers:
- 120
- 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 1,950 students
- Asian
- 55.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 22.7%
- White
- 9.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.