Wahiawa Middle School

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wahiawa Middle School, located in the central O?ahu community of Wahiawa, serves a diverse student population in grades 6 through 8. As a public school within the Hawaii State Department of Education, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Wahiawa Middle School focuses on the social-emotional development of its students through various extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletic opportunities. The campus is known for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its dedication to maintaining a school culture rooted in respect and excellence. By cultivating a sense of "ohana" (family) among students and staff, the school aims to create a safe space where young adolescents can explore their interests, build character, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

650

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wahiawa Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	139
Black	9
Asian	193
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	189

Asian
193 (29.7 %)
Pacific Islander
189 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
139 (21.4 %)
Two or More
90 (13.8 %)
White
29 (4.5 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
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)622-6500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 161