Konawaena Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education
81-1045 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
568 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Konawaena Middle School is located in the historic coffee-growing region of Kealakekua on the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving the South Kona community, the school is part of the larger Konawaena complex, which shares a historic and deeply rooted connection to the local area. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of local cultural values.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while integrating the unique social and geographical context of Hawaii. Beyond standard academics, Konawaena Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs that foster school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the "Konawaena Way," the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in their future educational pursuits while remaining connected to their community.
568
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    170 (29.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    162 (28.5 %)
  • Two or More
    100 (17.6 %)
  • White
    71 (12.5 %)
  • Asian
    60 (10.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
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)323-4566
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 301
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 56

* 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 6 196
Grade 7 209
Grade 8 163
Gender Ratio