LANAI HIGH & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lanai High & Elementary School is a public school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Lanai City, HI with about 571 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Lanai 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.
Lanai High & Elementary School is a unique, K-12 public educational institution located in the heart of Lanai City on the island of Lanai, Hawaii. As the only school on the entire island, it serves as the central hub for the local community, catering to students from kindergarten through high school graduation. Because of the island's small population and isolated geography, the school fosters a tight-knit environment where students often stay within the same educational community throughout their entire academic career, allowing for close relationships between students, faculty, and families.
The school is known for its small-town atmosphere and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education despite its remote location. The curriculum focuses on preparing students for college and career success while integrating the cultural values and traditions of Hawaii. Due to its status as a single, multi-level facility, the school plays a vital role in Lanai’s social fabric, often acting as a focal point for extracurricular activities, sports, and community events that bring the residents of the island together.
For more information, contact Lanai High & Elementary School at (808) 565-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
LANAI HIGH & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Lanai City, HI with about 571 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 571
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 571 students
- Asian
- 44.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 22.9%
- Two or more races
- 16.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- White
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.