Kalaheo High School

856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kalaheo High School, located in the coastal community of Kailua on the island of O?ahu, serves as a prominent public secondary school within the Hawaii State Department of Education. Nestled near the base of the Ko?olau mountain range, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its emphasis on fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school mascot, the Mustang, is a central part of its identity, symbolizing the energy and spirit that define its athletic programs and extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kalaheo High School is known for its commitment to holistic student development. The school offers a variety of programs, including career and technical education, performing arts, and competitive athletic teams that frequently perform well at the state level. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Kalaheo aims to prepare its graduates to be responsible, engaged citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and the world beyond.

856

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalaheo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	163
Black	23
Asian	76
Two or More	143
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	83

White
367 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
163 (19.0 %)
Two or More
143 (16.7 %)
Pacific Islander
83 (9.7 %)
Asian
76 (8.9 %)
Black
23 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)254-7900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 264

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 183

Ungraded 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalaheo High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	264
Grade 10	220
Grade 11	177
Grade 12	183
Ungraded	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalaheo High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	51.6%
Male	414	48.4%

High School 9th - 12th