Hilo High School vs Waiakea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
| Measure | Hilo High School Hilo, Hawaii | Waiakea High School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 41 | #10 of 41 |
| National rank | #8973 of 16,910 | #5810 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakea High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 47.8).
- •Waiakea High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Waiakea High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Waiakea High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 50.1%).
- •Waiakea High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Waiakea High School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 1,170.
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 Hilo High School better than Waiakea High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiakea High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 47.8 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 Hilo High School and Waiakea High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo High School: 1,170. Waiakea High School: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo High School and Waiakea High School rank in Hawaii?
Hilo High School is 25th of 41 and Waiakea High School is 10th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).