Lanai High & Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
566 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
566
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Asian
    194 (34.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    139 (24.6 %)
  • Two or More
    125 (22.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (14.1 %)
  • White
    27 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
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)565-7900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 202
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 45
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio