Waianae High School

1,831 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waianae High School, located on the leeward coast of Oahu, serves as a central hub for the Waianae community. As a public high school within the Hawaii State Department of Education, it is deeply rooted in the local culture, often emphasizing the values of the surrounding area through its commitment to community engagement and place-based learning. The school is known for its strong school spirit and its focus on fostering student development through both rigorous academic preparation and diverse extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and vocational training.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Waianae High School is recognized for its efforts to support the unique needs of its student population, which primarily includes families from the Wai?anae Coast. The school frequently integrates Hawaiian culture and history into its programming to help students connect with their heritage and identity. By providing a blend of traditional education and hands-on opportunities, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and active participation in their local community.

1,831

Total Students

138.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waianae High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	399
Black	8
Asian	159
Two or More	204
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	996

Pacific Islander
996 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
399 (21.8 %)
Two or More
204 (11.1 %)
Asian
159 (8.7 %)
White
61 (3.3 %)
Black
8 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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)697-7017
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	864
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 9 550

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 439

Grade 12 354

Ungraded 14