Maui Waena Intermediate School

1,044 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maui Waena Intermediate School, located in the heart of Kahului, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local Maui community, focusing on providing a well-rounded middle school experience that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

The school is recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and technology-focused programs. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Maui Waena aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to take pride in their local culture and heritage. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

1,044

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maui Waena Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	180
Black	5
Asian	448
Two or More	148
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	231

Asian
448 (42.9 %)
Pacific Islander
231 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
180 (17.2 %)
Two or More
148 (14.2 %)
White
31 (3.0 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)873-3070
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 6 328

Grade 7 396

Grade 8 320