Highlands Intermediate School

736 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Highlands Intermediate School is a public school located in Pearl City, Hawaii, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus is well-regarded for its focus on holistic student development, balancing core curricular requirements with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional learning.

The school prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletic teams to engage its diverse student body. By emphasizing collaborative learning and effective communication, Highlands Intermediate seeks to cultivate critical thinking skills and responsible citizenship in its students. Its location in the heart of Pearl City allows it to draw from a vibrant community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and local partnerships that enhance the overall educational experience for its learners.

736

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	146
Black	4
Asian	274
Two or More	155
Pacific Islander	132

Asian
274 (37.2 %)
Two or More
155 (21.1 %)
Hispanic
146 (19.8 %)
Pacific Islander
132 (17.9 %)
White
25 (3.4 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)

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)453-6480
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 7 425

Grade 8 311

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highlands Intermediate School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	425
Grade 8	311

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highlands Intermediate School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	45.1%
Male	404	54.9%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)