Kapolei High School

2,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kapolei High School, located in the rapidly growing West O‘ahu region, serves as a central hub for the Kapolei community. As a public high school within the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, it is known for its modern facilities and a diverse student body. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for success in college and career paths, often emphasizing a culture of pride and community involvement that reflects the spirit of the "Second City."

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Kapolei High School offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and several specialized career academies. These programs are designed to provide students with hands-on experience and leadership opportunities. With a focus on innovation and student-centered learning, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a changing global landscape while maintaining strong ties to local culture and values.

2,025

Total Students

127.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapolei High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	423
Black	58
Asian	491
Two or More	382
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	569

Pacific Islander
569 (28.1 %)
Asian
491 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
423 (20.9 %)
Two or More
382 (18.9 %)
White
99 (4.9 %)
Black
58 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (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)692-8200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 588

Grade 10 529

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 428

Ungraded 14