Waipahu Intermediate School

1,084 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Waipahu Intermediate School, located in Waipahu, Hawaii, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 7 and 8. The school operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education and is situated along the Farrington Highway, placing it centrally within a diverse and growing suburban area. It is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students bridge the gap between elementary education and the academic expectations of high school.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage young adolescents. Waipahu Intermediate is also recognized for its focus on college and career readiness, often aligning its programs with the broader "Academy" models found within the Waipahu complex, which aim to provide students with a clear pathway toward future success. By prioritizing community partnership and inclusive programming, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, lifelong learners.

1,084

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waipahu Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	111
Black	6
Asian	614
Two or More	117
Pacific Islander	228

Asian
614 (56.6 %)
Pacific Islander
228 (21.0 %)
Two or More
117 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (10.2 %)
White
8 (0.7 %)
Black
6 (0.6 %)

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)675-0177
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* 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 7 610

Grade 8 474

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waipahu Intermediate School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	610
Grade 8	474

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waipahu Intermediate School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	492	45.4%
Male	592	54.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th