Molokai High School
381 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Molokai High School, located in the rural community of Ho?olehua, serves as the only public high school on the island of Moloka?i, Hawaii. Operating under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school plays a central role in the island's community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the preservation of local culture. Its mission is deeply rooted in the concept of *?aina-based* education, which integrates the island’s unique natural landscape and heritage into the curriculum to provide students with a meaningful, place-based learning experience.
The school is well-known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and students maintain strong interpersonal relationships, reflecting the "friendly isle" spirit of Moloka?i. Beyond its core academic offerings, Molokai High School provides a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, vocational training, and cultural clubs, designed to prepare students for success in higher education or the workforce. By balancing rigorous state standards with a profound respect for Hawaiian values and community traditions, the school strives to cultivate resilient, well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to both their island home and the wider world.
The school is well-known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and students maintain strong interpersonal relationships, reflecting the "friendly isle" spirit of Moloka?i. Beyond its core academic offerings, Molokai High School provides a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, vocational training, and cultural clubs, designed to prepare students for success in higher education or the workforce. By balancing rigorous state standards with a profound respect for Hawaiian values and community traditions, the school strives to cultivate resilient, well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to both their island home and the wider world.
381
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 23 |
| Pacific Islander | 303 |
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Pacific Islander303 (79.5 %)
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Asian29 (7.6 %)
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Two or More23 (6.0 %)
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Hispanic17 (4.5 %)
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White7 (1.8 %)
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Black2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hawaii Department of Education |
| Phone: | (808)567-6950 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 381 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 219 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 38 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
114
Grade 10
88
Grade 11
87
Grade 12
90
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 114 |
| Grade 10 | 88 |
| Grade 11 | 87 |
| Grade 12 | 90 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 174 | 45.7% |
| Male | 207 | 54.3% |