Pahoa High & Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education
15-3038 Puna Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
723 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Pahoa High & Intermediate School, located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii, serves as a central educational hub for a diverse and geographically dispersed rural community. As a combined middle and high school, it caters to students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a unique environment where students often transition from intermediate to secondary education within the same campus culture. The school is deeply rooted in its local surroundings, often emphasizing place-based learning and community engagement to reflect the history, geography, and values of the Pahoa area.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to provide a comprehensive experience despite the challenges often associated with remote, rural educational settings. Pahoa High & Intermediate is well-known for its strong sense of school spirit and its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college pathways or vocational training. By integrating local culture with standard curriculum requirements, the school aims to support its student body in becoming resilient, community-minded individuals who are equipped to navigate both local and global opportunities.
723
Total Students
50.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    271 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    209 (28.9 %)
  • Two or More
    88 (12.2 %)
  • White
    80 (11.1 %)
  • Asian
    73 (10.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
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)965-2150
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 511
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 7 113
Grade 8 109
Grade 9 183
Grade 10 127
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 88
Ungraded 6
Gender Ratio