Kapaa High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 · Hawaii Department of Education
#21 of 41 high schools in Hawaii
#8404 of 16,910 nationally
About Kapaa High School
Kapaa High School is a public high located in Kapaa, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,005 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 21st of 41 ranked high schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,005.
There are 3 schools in Kapaa; Kapaa High School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kapaa High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kapaa High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students · 255 m away
Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students · 2.2 km away
Kanuikapono - PCS
Anahola · Charter other · Grades K–12
191 students · 5.4 km away
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Lihue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 11 km away
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Lihue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Castle High School
Kaneohe · Public high · Grades 9–12
997 students
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
Keaau High School
Keaau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
Henry J Kaiser High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kapaa High School a good school?
Kapaa High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #21 of 41 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kapaa High School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa High School ranks #21 of 41 high schools in Hawaii and #8404 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kapaa High School?
Kapaa High School had 1,005 students in 2025.
Is Kapaa High School a elementary school or a high school?
Kapaa High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kapaa High School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Kapaa High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.