Waianae Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education
85-626 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
671 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Waianae Intermediate School, located on the leeward coast of Oahu, serves as a central hub for students in grades 7 and 8 within the Hawaii State Department of Education system. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, placing a strong emphasis on integrating Hawaiian culture, values, and the concept of *aloha* into its educational framework. By fostering a supportive and culturally responsive environment, the school aims to address the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body while preparing them for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waianae Intermediate focuses on empowering its students through various programs designed to build character, leadership, and academic success. The campus encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and community service projects to help students develop a sense of identity and belonging. By prioritizing strong relationships between educators, students, and families, the school strives to overcome local challenges and provide a pathway toward personal growth and long-term achievement for the youth of the Waianae coast.
671
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    310 (46.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    195 (29.1 %)
  • Two or More
    91 (13.6 %)
  • Asian
    52 (7.7 %)
  • White
    20 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (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)697-7121
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 465
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 7 393
Grade 8 278
Gender Ratio