Waialua High & Intermediate School

621 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Waialua High & Intermediate School, located on the North Shore of Oahu, serves as a central hub for the small, tight-knit community of Waialua. As a combined secondary school, it provides a unique educational environment that bridges the gap between intermediate and high school years, fostering continuity in student development. The school is known for its strong connection to the local rural landscape and its commitment to blending traditional academics with hands-on, community-focused learning opportunities.

The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its award-winning robotics team and active involvement in local athletics. By emphasizing STEM education and personalized student support, Waialua High & Intermediate strives to prepare its students for both higher education and the local workforce. With its scenic location and focus on fostering a supportive "small-town" school culture, the institution plays a vital role in preserving the heritage of the North Shore while equipping the next generation with modern skills.

621

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waialua High & Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	122
Asian	115
Two or More	150
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	110

Two or More
150 (24.2 %)
White
122 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
122 (19.6 %)
Asian
115 (18.5 %)
Pacific Islander
110 (17.7 %)
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)637-8200
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 7 115

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 106

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 92

Ungraded 2