August Ahrens Elementary School vs Waipahu High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
August Ahrens Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,152 students
Waipahu High School
Waipahu · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,538 students
| Measure | August Ahrens Elementary School Waipahu, Hawaii | Waipahu High School Waipahu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 182 | #24 of 41 |
| National rank | #19564 of 50,301 | #8752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 2,538 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | 2,538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Waipahu | Waipahu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •August Ahrens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 48.6).
- •August Ahrens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Waipahu High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Waipahu High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 59.5%).
- •August Ahrens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Waipahu High School is the larger school with 2,538 students compared with 1,152.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August Ahrens Elementary School better than Waipahu High School?
On the Success Index (US), August Ahrens Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are August Ahrens Elementary School and Waipahu High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waipahu and Waipahu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
August Ahrens Elementary School: 1,152. Waipahu High School: 2,538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do August Ahrens Elementary School and Waipahu High School rank in Hawaii?
August Ahrens Elementary School is 87th of 182 and Waipahu High School is 24th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).