HANA HIGH & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hana High & Elementary School is a Title I public school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Hana, HI with about 356 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Hana High & Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hana High & Elementary School is a unique, rural public school located in the remote town of Hana on the eastern coast of Maui, Hawaii. As a K-12 institution, it serves as the educational anchor for the isolated Hana community, offering a small-school environment where students often stay within the same campus community from kindergarten through their senior year of high school. Given its geographic isolation, the school plays a central role in local culture, frequently emphasizing place-based learning that integrates the region’s rich Hawaiian history, geography, and natural environment into the standard curriculum.

The school is known for its intimate class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. Because of the limited population in the area, the school often promotes multi-generational community engagement and takes pride in perpetuating traditional values and local customs. While it faces the logistical challenges typical of a remote, rural school, Hana High & Elementary remains committed to providing its students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for post-secondary success while maintaining deep ties to their unique cultural heritage.

For more information, contact Hana High & Elementary School at (808) 248-4815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.