KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL
Kauai High School is a public high school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Lihue, HI with about 1,126 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Kauai High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Kauai High School, located in Lihue, is the oldest public high school on the island of Kauai and serves as a central hub for secondary education in the region. As a proud member of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply rooted in the island’s local culture and traditions, often referred to by its nickname, the "Red Raiders." The campus provides a comprehensive academic environment that offers a wide range of core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Kauai High School is known for a robust extracurricular program that plays a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, student government opportunities, and diverse clubs that cater to the unique interests of its student body. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on community values and island heritage, Kauai High School remains a cornerstone of the Lihue community, dedicated to developing well-rounded, responsible, and college- or career-ready graduates.
For more information, contact Kauai High School at (808) 274-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160
KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lihue, HI with about 1,126 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 1,126
- Teachers:
- 72
- 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 1,126 students
- Asian
- 45.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 27.6%
- White
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.