Kealakehe Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education
74-5062 Onipaa St
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
663 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Kealakehe Intermediate School, located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is situated in a vibrant community and strives to provide a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while emphasizing social-emotional development, critical thinking, and the unique cultural heritage of the Kona region.

The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student leadership programs. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on collaborative learning, Kealakehe Intermediate aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society while maintaining a strong sense of local identity and community stewardship.
663
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    255 (38.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    156 (23.5 %)
  • Two or More
    97 (14.6 %)
  • Asian
    92 (13.9 %)
  • White
    60 (9.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)327-4314
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 66

* 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 6 218
Grade 7 237
Grade 8 208
Gender Ratio